How to do it
Keep your wrists in line with your forearms for the whole set.
- 1
Stand facing the machine and grasp the handles with a neutral grip.
- 2
Lean forward slightly from the hips with a straight back.
- 3
Pull the handles towards your upper abdomen, retracting your shoulder blades.
- 4
Slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and avoid jerking the weight to maintain tension on the upper back muscles throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the pull
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide
- ✕Letting the weight drop on the return