How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades back and down before initiating each rep.
- 1
Stand in the middle of a cable machine with the pulleys set to the highest position.
- 2
Grab the handles with your palms facing down and step forward to create tension in the cables.
- 3
With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your hands together in front of your body in a smooth arc.
- 4
Slowly return your arms back to the starting position, maintaining tension on the cables.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows and focus on squeezing your chest muscles as you bring the cables together.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows excessively during the arc
- ✕Leaning the torso forward to pull the weight
- ✕Letting the handles snap back quickly