How to do it
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout each rep.
- 1
Stand with both feet on the band, hip-width apart.
- 2
Hold the band with both hands in front of you, arms extended.
- 3
Pull the band upwards toward your chin, leading with your elbows.
- 4
Keep the band close to your body as you lift.
- 5
Lower the band back down with control.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and shoulders back to prevent rounding of the back and to target the correct muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the elbows higher than the shoulders
- ✕Swinging the hips forward to start the pull
- ✕Letting the band drift away from the body