Movement · Back
Attach a rope to a cable machine at waist height. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up. Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, with your hands shoulder-width apart. Engage your core and pull the rope towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Keep your elbows close to your body and continue pulling until your hands reach your chest. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the rope and extend your arms back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Technique
Attach a rope to a cable machine at waist height.
Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.
Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, with your hands shoulder-width apart.
Engage your core and pull the rope towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Keep your elbows close to your body and continue pulling until your hands reach your chest.
Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the rope and extend your arms back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Training plans
No current ScoreDive plan references this exercise.
Move within a comfortable range and use qualified coaching when learning unfamiliar exercises or using equipment. This educational content is not medical advice.
