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Cable Straight Arm Pulldown (version 2)
Stand facing a high cable with a straight bar or rope attached. Grip the handle(s) with an overhand grip, hands about shoulder-width apart. Step back slightly, keep arms straight with a slight bend at the elbows, chest up, and core braced. Pull the bar down toward your thighs while keeping your arms extended, engaging your lats. Pause briefly at the bottom with tension in the back, then slowly return to the starting position.
Primary muscle
Primary: Latissimus dorsi (lats) Secondary: Teres major
Secondary muscles
posterior deltoids, triceps long head, core stabilizers
Equipment
Cable
Category
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