How to do it
Lower yourself for a controlled two-count on every rep.
- 1
Grip the suspension handles with your palms facing each other and lean back, extending your arms fully.
- 2
Pull your chest towards the handles by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 3
Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, and pull with your back muscles, not just your arms.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips sagging toward the floor mid-rep
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to 90 degrees
- ✕Letting the shoulders rise toward the ears