cable pushdown (straight arm) v. 2

Equipment

cable

Target muscle

lats

How to perform

1. 1

   Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.

2. 2

   Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Engage your core and keep your back straight as you exhale and push the bar down towards your thighs.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.