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Step-by-step
- Straddle the bar so it runs between your legs and grip the handle.
- Hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back flat and your chest open.
- Bend your knees slightly and brace your core to steady your torso.
- Pull the weight up toward your chest by drawing your elbows back.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together, then lower it back down under control.
Coaching tip
Keep your back flat, rest your chest against the support pad, and pull the handle toward your chest.
Caution
Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: lower back. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.
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