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cable pulldown
Target

lats

Equipment

cable

cable pulldown

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How to Perform the cable pulldown

1

Adjust the cable pulldown machine so that the seat is at a comfortable height and the knee pad is secured.

2

Sit on the seat with your back straight and your feet flat on the ground.

3

Grasp the cable bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

4

Lean back slightly and engage your core.

5

Pull the cable bar down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

6

Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the bar back to the starting position.

7

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

bicepsforearms