How to do it
Keep your wrist straight and neutral throughout the movement.
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Sit at the leverage machine and grasp the handle with one hand, arm fully extended.
- 2
Pull the handle down to your side, keeping your elbow out and away from your body.
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Squeeze your lat at the bottom of the movement.
- 4
Slowly return the handle to the starting position, maintaining tension on the lat.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Focus on a full range of motion and control the weight throughout the exercise to maximize lat engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the torso toward the working arm
- ✕Letting the elbow tuck tight against the ribs
- ✕Letting the shoulder rise toward the ear