Cable rear pulldown

Cable rear pulldown

The cable rear pulldown is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles, performed using a cable machine. It also engages the biceps, rhomboids, and rear deltoids. The movement involves pulling a cable attachment down towards the chest while seated, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.

The cable rear pulldown is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles, performed using a cable machine. It also engages the biceps, rhomboids, and rear deltoids. The movement involves pulling a cable attachment down towards the chest while seated, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.

The cable rear pulldown is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles, performed using a cable machine. It also engages the biceps, rhomboids, and rear deltoids. The movement involves pulling a cable attachment down towards the chest while seated, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.

How to Do the Cable rear pulldown

How to Do the Cable rear pulldown

How to Do the Cable rear pulldown

Adjust the cable machine so that the pulley is at the highest position. Sit facing the machine with your feet flat on the ground and your knees slightly bent. Grasp the cable attachment with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your chest up. Pull the cable attachment down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the cable back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Lats

Lats

Secondary Muscles

biceps, rhomboids, rear deltoids

Equipment

Cable

Body Part

Back

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