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Muscle Group:  Back 
 
Notes:
Keep legs slightly bent and lower back stationary. Any rocking forward during this movement will lead to lower back injury, as this is an extremely inefficient way to use this muscle group. To improve strength in this area go to our section on Lower Back.

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Step 1

Sit with torso at 90 degrees to the floor, knees slightly bent.

Step 2

Pull bar towards upper abdomen.
Keep body stationary only moving at the elbow and shoulder joints.
Touch bar on abs and slowly return to starting position.