Cable straight arm pulldown

Cable straight arm pulldown

The cable straight arm pulldown is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed using a cable machine and a straight bar attachment. It emphasizes keeping the arms straight to maximize lat engagement and minimize biceps involvement.

The cable straight arm pulldown is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed using a cable machine and a straight bar attachment. It emphasizes keeping the arms straight to maximize lat engagement and minimize biceps involvement.

The cable straight arm pulldown is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed using a cable machine and a straight bar attachment. It emphasizes keeping the arms straight to maximize lat engagement and minimize biceps involvement.

How to Do the Cable straight arm pulldown

How to Do the Cable straight arm pulldown

How to Do the Cable straight arm pulldown

Attach a straight bar to the high pulley of a cable machine. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down. Engage your lats and pull the bar down towards your thighs, keeping your arms straight throughout the movement. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Lats

Lats

Secondary Muscles

shoulders, biceps

Equipment

Cable

Body Part

Back

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