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#0237

cable straight arm pulldown (with rope)

Equipment
cable
Target muscle
lats

How to perform

  1. 1

    Attach a rope to the cable machine at the highest setting.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing down.

  4. 4

    Extend your arms fully in front of you, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

  5. 5

    Engage your lats and slowly pull the rope down towards your thighs, keeping your arms straight.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

biceps
forearms