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.
Strength movement using Cable.

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The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.
Movement instructions
Sit on a low pulley row machine with a rope attachment.
Grab the ends of the rope using a palms-down grip and sit with your back straight and your knees slightly bent. Tip: Keep your back almost completely vertical and your arms fully extended in front of you. This will be your starting position.
While keeping your torso stationary, lift your elbows and start bending them as you pull the rope towards your neck while exhaling. Throughout the movement your upper arms should remain parallel to the floor. Tip: Continue this motion until your hands are almost next to your ears (the forearms will not be parallel to the floor at the end of the movement as they will be angled a bit upwards) and your elbows are out away from your sides.
After holding for a second or so at the contracted position, come back slowly to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Again, during no part of the movement should the torso move.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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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