Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Brace your core and lean back slightly. Pull the bar towards your upper chest, driving elbows down and back. Squeeze your lats and biceps at the bottom, then slowly lower the bar with control.
To maximize lat engagement, focus on driving your elbows downwards and slightly backwards throughout the movement, visualizing pulling the bar into your armpits. Maintain an upright chest position to prevent rounding your shoulders and ensure proper back engagement. Actively squeeze your armpits at the peak contraction to fully engage your lat muscles and feel the contraction. Control the bar's descent to maintain tension and prevent momentum, ensuring a deliberate and effective workout.
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