Instructions:
- 1Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand
- 2Place your other hand on a bench or your knee for support and bend at the waist
- 3Keep your back straight and pull the dumbbell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your side
- 4Pause for a moment at the top of the lift, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down
- 5Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching to the other side
Tips:
- Focus on pulling the weight with your back muscles, rather than your arms
- Avoid rounding your back
- Keep the movement slow and controlled
- Keep your neck in line with your spine to avoid straining