How to do it
Spread the rope ends apart slightly at the end of each pull.
- 1
Sit at the cable row machine with your knees slightly bent and feet braced.
- 2
Grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing each other.
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Pull the rope towards your abdomen, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- 5
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine and avoid using momentum to pull the weight, focusing on a controlled movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the pull
- ✕Pulling the rope up toward the chest
- ✕Fully straightening the knees during the set