How to do it
Wrap your thumbs around the handles and keep your wrists neutral.
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Adjust the machine lever to fit your height.
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Sit on the machine with your back flat against the pad.
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Grasp the lever handles with your arms down at your sides.
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Exhale and lift the levers out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the floor.
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Hold the contraction briefly, then inhale as you slowly lower the levers back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and avoid using momentum to lift the weight. Focus on moving only at the shoulder joint to isolate the deltoids.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leading with the elbows instead of the hands
- ✕Leaning the torso forward during the lift
- ✕Dropping the levers back down too quickly