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Upper Back Machine

Upper Back Machine

Description

The upper back machine is an upper-body exercise that targets the rhomboids, middle trapezius, and upper back muscles. The guided movement helps isolate the upper back while promoting proper pulling technique. This exercise is effective for improving posture, upper-back strength, and shoulder stability.

How To

01 Set your chest firmly against the pad and grab the handles
02 Brace your core before you pull
03 Drive your elbows back and out to bring the handles to your chest
04 Squeeze your shoulder blades together hard at the finish
05 Return slowly, feeling the stretch across your upper back

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