Stand on the small platform provided on either side of the T-bar. With your legs slightly bent, bend over and grasp the handles of the T-bar. Without allowing your torso to lean upward, slowly bend your arms and pull the T-bar up until it touches your chest. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.

(Primary muscles: latissimus, trapezius, and erectors in conjunction with the rear deltoids, biceps and forearm flexors)

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