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Performing the exercise:

Starting position:
- stand between two pulleys, grasping one in each hand
- extend your arms upward in a V with palms facing downward
- bend your arms slightly at the elbow and keep them bent throughout the
movement
- bend slightly at the waist

-from this starting position, slowly pull the handles of the pulleys downward in a semi-circular motion until your hands touch each other about 6" in front of your hips
- hold for a few seconds (this is very effective for etching striations in your pectorals)
- return to starting position and repeat movement.

- do about 3-4 sets, 10-12 reps
- this exercise can also be done one arm at a time

 

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A book which I purchased years ago and I still highly recommend is
The Weider System of Bodybuilding. It is one of the few books that I constantly refer back to. It was money well-spent!
By Joe Weider & Bill Reynolds.

This is an excellent book for anyone who is interested in weight training. It's ideal for both novice and experienced bodybuilders. For men and women interested in strengthening and toning their bodies and incorporating weight training exercises into their fitness routines. The book is divided into two sections. The first section describes different training principles and techniques. The second section lists by chapter the many different weight training exercises available for each muscle group. Each chapter begins with a photo of a bodybuilder and the anatomy of the particular muscle group that will be discussed followed by detailed instructions on how to carry out particular exercises. This is done through photos and clear and concise descriptions of each exercise broken down into the following headings: main area of emphasis, method of performance, variations and training tips. What I really like about this book is that there are a lot of different and varied exercises in this book which helps to keep your weight training workouts interesting and varied. There is a superb abdominal section and expert advice and opinions from bodybuilders are provided throughout the book. I guarantee that this book will be read, re-read and referenced for years to come.