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How to do Cable Incline Pushdown

The cable incline pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed using a cable machine with a straight bar attachment. It emphasizes controlled movement and proper form to effectively engage the lats while also involving the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles.

Cable Incline Pushdown demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Triceps and Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
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How to do Cable Incline Pushdown, step by step

  1. Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
  2. Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Lean forward slightly and keep your back straight.
  5. Pull the bar down towards your thighs by extending your elbows.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Incline Pushdown works your lats as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.

Track Cable Incline Pushdown in SPLYT

Cable Incline Pushdown is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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