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Cable Straight Arm Pulldown (with Rope)

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Lats accessibility Back
Biceps Forearms

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

5.5

Force

pull

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown (with Rope) 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 Forearms.

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1

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

2

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

3

Grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing down.

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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