Instructions
Preparation
- Sit at edge of bench with feet placed beyond knees. Rest torso on thighs. Grasp stirrup cable attachments with opposing hands, right hand holding left stirup, left hand holding right stirrup.
Execution
- Raise upper stirrups out to sides until elbows are shoulder height. Maintain upper arms perpendicular to torso and fixed elbow position (10° to 30° angle) throughout exercise. Lower until arms contact sides of legs. Repeat.
Comments
- Upper arm should travel in perpendicular path to torso to minimize Latissimus Dorsi involvement.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Pull |