1. Start Position Exhale as you slowly extend your arms.
2. Middle Position As you extend, concentrate on keeping your elbows close to your body. Move only your lower arms by bending from your elbows. Keep your upper arms stationary.
3. End Position Lower until your arms are fully extended. Do not lock out your elbows or bend your wrists. Hold for 1/2 a second, squeezing your triceps.
4. Return to Middle Inhale as you slowly return to starting position.
5. Return to Start Repeat the movement for the recommended number of repetitions.

Start at this Position:

• Attach the V-Bar to the high-pulley.
• Grip each end of the V-Bar, positioning your hands at the lowest position. Your grip is firm, not tight.
• Stabilize your body, placing one leg in front of the other.
• Pull the V-Bar down, by bending from your elbows. Position your elbows in front of your body, close to your sides.
• Align your hands with the lower part of your chest. Do not bend your wrists.
• Stand with your back straight, head aligned with your spine, and knees slightly bent.

1. Throughout the entire range of motion:

   • Keep your back straight, head aligned with your spine, and your knees slightly bent.
   • Keep your elbows in front of your body and your upper arms stationary.

2. At start position, keep your hands aligned with the lower part of your chest.

3. At end position, do not lock out your elbows or bend your wrists.

4. Use your arms to perform the exercise, not your body.