How to do it
Drive your feet firmly into the floor to stabilize your upper body.
- 1
Lie face down on an incline bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Let the barbell hang straight down with your arms fully extended.
- 4
Pull the barbell towards your lower chest, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- 5
Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Use a reverse grip to better target the lower lats and ensure your elbows stay close to your body throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bouncing the bar off the floor between reps
- ✕Craning the neck upward off the bench pad
- ✕Pulling the bar toward the upper chest