Sit at the low cable with your feet braced on the platform and knees slightly bent, holding the handle at arm's length. Pull the handle to your lower ribs, drawing your shoulder blades back and down, then let your arms straighten fully without collapsing your chest forward.
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3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps, leaving 1 to 2 reps in reserve.
Keep your torso lean small: rocking backwards to swing the weight shifts the work into your lower back and hips and hides progress. Choose a weight you could pause at your ribs, and lower the stack quietly rather than letting it drop.
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