How to do it
Keep your elbows tucked close to your ribs on each pull.
- 1
Set the cable pulley to a low position and attach a handle.
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Stand on an elevated platform or box to allow for full range of motion.
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Bend at the hips and knees, and grasp the handle with both hands.
- 4
Pull the handle towards your waist, retracting your shoulder blades.
- 5
Slowly extend your arms and return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and shoulders back throughout the movement to fully engage the back muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the pull
- ✕Using momentum by jerking the weight back
- ✕Standing too upright, reducing lat stretch