Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Pull the bar towards your lower chest or chin, driving elbows up and out. Squeeze your shoulder and trap muscles at the top. Lower the bar slowly with control, maintaining a straight back and avoiding momentum.
To maximize back engagement, initiate the pull by leading with your elbows, focusing on pulling them towards your sides. Keep the bar close to your body throughout the movement to prevent it from drifting away and to engage your back muscles more effectively. Ensure your elbows remain higher than your wrists during the pull to promote proper form and target the upper back. Avoid shrugging your shoulders during the exercise; focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together instead. Control the descent of the bar to maintain tension in your back muscles and prevent injury, resisting the urge to simply let it drop.
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