Cable underhand pulldown

Cable underhand pulldown

The cable underhand pulldown is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling a cable bar down towards the chest using an underhand grip, which can help improve back strength and muscle definition.

The cable underhand pulldown is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling a cable bar down towards the chest using an underhand grip, which can help improve back strength and muscle definition.

The cable underhand pulldown is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling a cable bar down towards the chest using an underhand grip, which can help improve back strength and muscle definition.

How to Do the Cable underhand pulldown

How to Do the Cable underhand pulldown

How to Do the Cable underhand pulldown

Adjust the cable machine so that the pulldown bar is at a height above your head. Sit down on the seat and grab the pulldown bar with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep your back straight and lean back slightly. Pull the bar down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the bar back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Lats

Lats

Secondary Muscles

biceps, forearms

Equipment

Cable

Body Part

Back

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