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- 01Sit securely at the pulldown station and take an underhand grip slightly narrower than shoulder width.
- 02Anchor your thighs, lift your chest gently, and draw your shoulders down away from your ears.
- 03Pull the bar toward your upper chest by driving your elbows down and slightly behind you.
- 04Pause without leaning far backward, flaring your ribs, or curling the bar with your wrists.
- 05Allow the bar to rise slowly until your elbows straighten and your lats are lengthened.
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