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Also, avoid allowing your shoulders to "collapse" or "slouch" forward at the bottom of the movement-they should remain engaged and "locked" in place, maintaining good posture throughout the row. Lower yourself slowly-aim for a speed double that of the upward phase-to maximize the strength-building benefits. You may find yourself tempted to "drop" down to the starting position, but don't. Hold the top position for a second then reverse the movement and slowly lower yourself back to the starting position as you inhale.Exhale as you go, and keep pulling until your chest is even with your hands.

Squeeze your shoulder blades together and keep your elbows close to your body and your palms facing in. Use the muscles of your upper back, arms, and shoulders to pull your chest and torso up toward the handles of the suspension trainer, bending your elbows as you pull yourself up.The goal will be to keep them in this position throughout the exercise. Make sure your hands are positioned chest-width apart.

Turn the handles of the suspension trainer inward so your palms are facing each other.

Your feet and your arms are supporting your body weight, but your core remains engaged to prevent any sagging of the hips. Aim for a position where your body is angled somewhere between 30 and 60 degrees with the ground. Keeping this plank-like position, with your core activated and your shoulders "locked" in place so they don't roll forward, start stepping your feet forward so your body begins creating an angle with the ground. Your body should look like it's in an upright plank position. Engage your core and start leaning back, your weight in your heels, until your arms (holding the suspension trainer handles) are keeping you from falling backward.

Roll your shoulders back and "lock them" in place so you're standing with good posture. Position your feet about hip-distance apart.Step backward, away from the point where the suspension trainer is anchored until the suspension trainer and your arms are forming a straight line, your elbows extended, your arms reaching straight out in front of your chest. Grasp the handles of the suspension trainer, one per hand.