How to do it
Brace your core before each pull to stabilize your standing position.
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Stand next to the leverage machine and grasp the handle with one hand.
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Place your opposite foot slightly forward for balance.
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Keep your back straight and slightly bend your knees.
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Pull the handle towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blade at the end of the movement.
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Slowly extend your arm to return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your torso stationary throughout the exercise and focus on pulling with your back muscles rather than your arms.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the handle up toward your chest
- ✕Snapping the elbow back at the top
- ✕Locking the standing knee into full extension