Strength

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown

The Cable Straight Arm Pulldown exercise targets your back and arms. This strength-building movement improves postural stability, protects the spine, and increases muscle mass.

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Cable Straight Arm Pulldown instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Stand in front of a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Grab the bar with an overhand grip, both hands shoulder-width apart.

3

Keep your elbows slightly bent but locked in place. Do not bend more, that's a common mistake.

4

Pull the bar down to your thighs in a controlled manner, keeping your arms straight.

5

Slowly return the bar back to the starting position - this is one rep.

Stand in front of a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Grab the bar with an overhand grip, both hands shoulder-width apart.

Keep your elbows slightly bent but locked in place. Do not bend more, that's a common mistake.

Pull the bar down to your thighs in a controlled manner, keeping your arms straight.

Slowly return the bar back to the starting position - this is one rep.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

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Back

Front

Strength distributions

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