Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Maintain a slight bend in elbows and keep them stable. Pull handles down towards your hips, squeezing your lower chest as the handles meet. Slowly return to the starting position, controlling the movement.
Engage your core and keep your ribs down to create a stable base for the exercise and prevent excessive arching in your lower back. Actively drive your elbows downwards towards your sides throughout the pull to target your chest muscles effectively and avoid pulling with your shoulders. Imagine squeezing your armpits together at the peak of the contraction to maximize chest engagement and ensure proper muscle activation. Focus on controlling the arc of the movement, avoiding jerky motions and ensuring a smooth, deliberate return to the starting position to protect your joints and maximize muscle time under tension.
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