Breathing
Exhale as you draw the resistance toward you and inhale as the arms return under control. Avoid using a breath hold to create momentum.
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Strength movement using Cable.
1 / 2Muscle guide
The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.
Movement instructions
Select the appropriate weight using a pulley that is above your head. Attach a rope to the cable and kneel a couple of feet away, holding the rope out in front of you with both arms extended. This will be your starting position.
Initiate the movement by flexing the elbows and fully retracting your shoulders, pulling the rope toward your upper chest with your elbows out.
After pausing briefly, slowly return to the starting position.
Technique guidance
Exhale as you draw the resistance toward you and inhale as the arms return under control. Avoid using a breath hold to create momentum.
General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.
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