Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Engage your core, retract shoulders. Pull the barbell to your lower ribcage, leading with your elbows. Squeeze shoulder blades at the top, pause, then slowly lower to full extension while maintaining chest contact with the bench.
Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together to maximize back muscle engagement and ensure a controlled movement. Keep your elbows close to your sides throughout the exercise to prevent injury and target the correct muscles. Maintain consistent chest contact with the bench to provide stability and ensure proper form throughout the repetition. Actively pull with your back muscles, not just your arms, to fully engage the lats and achieve the intended benefits of the exercise.
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