How to do it
Exhale as you pull the dumbbell toward your hip.
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Place one hand and knee on a flat bench for support, and the other foot on the floor.
- 2
Hold a dumbbell with the free hand, arm extended towards the floor.
- 3
Pull the dumbbell up towards your hip, keeping your elbow close to your body.
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Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine and avoid twisting your torso to keep the focus on your back muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the dumbbell up toward the chest
- ✕Flaring the elbow out away from the torso
- ✕Dropping the working shoulder at the bottom