1 - Set both cable pulleys to the highest position on a dual cable machine and attach single handle attachments to each side.
2 - Stand in the center of the cable machine, reach across your body and grab the left handle with your right hand and the right handle with your left hand, creating an X shape.
3 - Step back slightly to create tension on the cables, stand with feet shoulder-width apart and maintain a slight bend in your knees.
4 - Hinge slightly forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and core engaged. Begin with your hands crossed in front of you at chest height.
5 - With a slight bend in your elbows, pull both handles outward and backward in a wide arc, squeezing your rear deltoids and upper back as your arms extend to your sides.
6 - Hold the contracted position for a brief moment, ensuring your shoulder blades are retracted and your rear delts are fully engaged.
7 - Slowly return the handles back to the starting crossed position in a controlled manner, resisting the pull of the cables. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
