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Cable Cross-over Lateral Pulldown

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Lats accessibility Back
Biceps Rhomboids Rear Deltoids

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

5.5

Force

pull

Cable Cross-over Lateral Pulldown is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Rhomboids.

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1

Attach a cable handle to each side of a cable machine at shoulder height.

2

Stand in the middle of the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

3

Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and step back to create tension in the cables.

4

Lean forward slightly from the hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.

5

Pull the handles down and across your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

6

Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.

7

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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