cable straight arm pulldown
A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with cable.
How to do 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.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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