How to do it
Keep your core tight to support your lower back.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding an EZ-bar with an underhand grip.
- 2
Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips to bring your torso forward, keeping your back straight.
- 3
Pull the bar towards your lower abdomen, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- 5
Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows tucked and drive them straight back to fully engage the lats and minimize stress on the wrists.
Common mistakes
- ✕Standing too upright during the pull
- ✕Pulling the bar towards the chest
- ✕Dropping the chin toward the chest