Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Drive elbows back and wide, maintaining shoulder height. Squeeze shoulder blades at the top. Lower under control, keeping your core engaged and maintaining a stable plank position.
Focus on keeping your elbows high and wide throughout the movement to maximize upper back engagement and prevent shoulder impingement, ensuring they track parallel to your torso. Actively squeeze your upper back muscles together at the peak of the exercise to fully contract the targeted muscles and feel the engagement. Consciously draw your ribs down towards your hips to maintain a stable core and prevent overarching of your lower back, which will improve overall stability. Ensure your body forms a straight line from head to heels, engaging your glutes and core to prevent sagging or arching and maintain proper form.
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