Sit on the bench, placing your feet on the provided footrests, and grasp the bar with an overhand grip, ensuring your hands are wider than shoulder-width apart.
Begin the exercise by pulling the bar towards your waist while keeping your back straight and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Hold this position for a moment, ensuring you feel a contraction in your back muscles.
Slowly extend your arms back out to the starting position, feeling the tension in your back muscles as you do so, and repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
Grip Width: The grip width should be wider than shoulder-width apart. A common mistake is to take a grip that is either too wide or too narrow. A wider grip will engage more of your upper back and shoulder muscles. Don't Use Your Body Momentum: Avoid using your body momentum to pull the cable towards you. This is a common mistake that can lead to lower back injuries and also reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. The movement should be controlled and the force should come from your arms and back, not from swinging or jerking your body. Full Range of Motion: Make sure to pull the handle all the way to your upper abdomen and then fully extend your arms back out.