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cable straight arm pulldown
Target

lats

Equipment

cable

cable straight arm pulldown

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How to Perform the cable straight arm pulldown

1

Attach a straight bar to the high pulley of a cable machine.

2

Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

3

Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.

4

Engage your lats and pull the bar down towards your thighs, keeping your arms straight throughout the movement.

5

Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

shouldersbiceps