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Instructions
- Lie down slowly on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it. for best results.
- Grasp the straight bar attachment overhead with a pronated (overhand; palms down) shoulder width grip and extend your arms in front of you. The bar should be around 2 inches away from your upper thighs. This will be your starting position. for best results.
- Keeping the upper arms stationary, lift your arms back in a semi circle until the bar is straight over your head. Breathe in during this portion of the movement. for best results.
- Slowly go back to the starting position using your lats and hold the contraction once you reach the starting position. Breathe out during the execution of this movement. for best results.
- Repeat this exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions. for best results.