

Step-by-step
- Grip the bar wider than shoulder width and adjust the knee pads so your legs are secured.
- Lean your torso back slightly and open your chest up.
- Initiate the movement by pulling your shoulder blades down.
- Pull the bar toward your upper chest by driving your elbows down and back.
- Let the bar rise back up slowly, controlling it with your back muscles.
Coaching tip
Keep your chest up, pull the bar to your collarbone, and drive your elbows down.
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