Grip the handles from top pulley palms down. Stand at the middle of cable crossover machine and draw cables to midline of the body. Position hands six to twelve inches from body. Slightly bend the knees and elbows. Bend forward from the hips, keeping back straight. Keep shoulder blades squeezed together (retracted), and maintain position throughout entire exercise. In a controlled motion, move arms apart and in line with resistance, to a point just before relaxing the muscles (see photo). Maintaining controlled motion, return cables to starting position.