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Exercises / Straight arm pulldown

Straight arm pulldown GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • LatsMusculus latissimus dorsi
  • Teres majorMusculus teres major
  • Rear shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars spinalis
  • TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
  • AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
Equipment
Cable machine
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 3.7 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a straight arm pulldown

  1. Attach a straight bar to a high pulley and grip it overhand.
  2. Step back and lean forward slightly, arms straight at shoulder height.
  3. Pull the bar down in an arc to your thighs, keeping your arms straight.
  4. Squeeze your lats at the bottom.
  5. Return slowly to shoulder height.

Form tips

  • Keep your arms straight with only a slight elbow bend throughout.
  • Move the bar in a smooth arc, focusing on the lats not the arms.
  • Avoid using momentum or leaning excessively.
  • Maintain a braced core and neutral spine.

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