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 Machine.
1 / 2Muscle guide
The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.
Movement instructions
With the bar at thigh level, load an appropriate weight.
Take a wide grip on the bar and unhook the weight, removing your off hand from the bar. Your arm should be extended as you stand up straight with your head and chest up. This will be your starting position.
Begin the movement by flexing the elbow, raising the upper arm with the elbow pointed out. Continue until your upper arm is parallel to the floor.
After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before engaging the hooks to rack the weight.
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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