Straight arm pull down with cable

Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Arms

Exercise type: Cable

Exercise goal: Strength

Key metric: Weight

Average per rep (kg)*: 26

Average per rep (lbs)*: 58

Description: Attach a straight bar to a high cable pulley. Stand under the pulley and grasp the bar using a pronated (overhand) grip. Flex your hips and lean forward until your arms are by your ears. With your arms slightly flexed, exhale as you pull the bar downward and backward in a semicircular motion toward your thighs. Hold for a count of two and squeeze your back muscles. Inhale as you slowly reverse the motion and return the bar to the starting position. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Exercise ID: 00385

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Exercise tips and tricks

Maintain Proper Posture: Keep your torso straight and avoid leaning backward. Engaging your core helps to maintain a stable position and improve the effectiveness of the exercise.
Control the Movement: Perform the exercise in a controlled manner. Avoid using momentum to pull the cable down. Focus on the mind-muscle connection with your latissimus dorsi.
Grip Variation: Experiment with different grips, such as a pronated (overhand) grip or a neutral (palms facing each other) grip, to target different parts of the back muscles.
Elbow Position: Keep your elbows slightly bent but locked in place throughout the movement. This ensures that the emphasis remains on your lats rather than shifting to your triceps.
Full Range of Motion: Allow your arms to fully extend at the top of the movement. This ensures you are stretching the lats completely and engaging the maximum muscle fibers.
Breathing Technique: Exhale as you pull the cable down and inhale as you release it back to the starting position. Proper breathing helps maintain focus and maximize muscle contraction.
Adjust Weight Accordingly: Use a weight that allows you to maintain control and achieve the desired number of repetitions without compromising form.
Avoid Shoulder Shrugging: Ensure that your shoulders stay down and relaxed. Shrugging your shoulders can take away the focus from your lats and over-engage the upper trapezius.
Foot Positioning: Keep your feet shoulder-width apart for optimal balance and stability. A staggered stance can also help prevent rocking back and forth.

Exercise overview

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