Bend your knees slightly, hinge at your hips and lower your torso until it's almost parallel to the floor, ensuring to keep your back straight and your core engaged.
Hold the EZ bar at arm's length directly below your shoulders, this is your starting position.
Pull the bar to your upper abs while squeezing your shoulder blades together and keeping your elbows close to your body.
Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, fully extending your arms and stretching your lats. This completes one repetition.
Pro Tip
Proper Body Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your knees slightly, and lean forward from your hips, not your waist. Your back should be straight, not rounded, to avoid injury. Maintain this position throughout the exercise to ensure you're targeting the correct muscles and not straining your back. Controlled Movement: Avoid the common mistake of using momentum to lift the bar. Instead, pull the bar up to your abdominal area in a controlled manner, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement. Lower the bar slowly and under control. This slow, controlled movement is much more effective at building muscle than quick, jerky movements. 4