This exercise involves using a cable machine to perform a straight arm pulldown, which targets the lats and triceps. The movement involves pulling the cable down towards the thighs while keeping the arms straight.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the latissimus dorsi muscle, which is the largest muscle in the back and helps with overall upper body strength and posture
- Improves grip strength and forearm muscles
- Can be adjusted to target different areas of the back by changing the grip or the angle of the pull
- Isolation exercise that allows for a controlled and focused movement, reducing the risk of injury
- Can be easily modified for different fitness levels by adjusting the weight or the number of repetitions
How to perform
- Attach a straight bar to the cable pulley machine at the highest setting.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your arms fully, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Engage your core and pull the bar down towards your thighs, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly release the bar back to the starting position, keeping your arms extended.
- Repeat for desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Back
Primary
Posterior Deltoid
Primary
Triceps
Primary