How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and firm throughout each repetition.
- 1
Stand on the middle of the band with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips to lean forward, keeping your back flat.
- 3
Grasp the band with both hands, palms facing in.
- 4
Pull the band towards your waist, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 5
Slowly release the band to return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body and squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the pull
- ✕Locking out the knees fully
- ✕Jerking the torso upward to lift