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How to do Cable Lateral Pulldown (With Rope Attachment)

The cable lateral pulldown (with rope attachment) is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) using a cable machine with a rope attachment. It also engages the biceps and forearms as secondary muscles. The movement involves pulling the rope down towards your sides while maintaining proper posture and squeezing the shoulder blades together.

Cable Lateral Pulldown (With Rope Attachment) demonstration

Primary muscle: Lats
Also works: Biceps and Forearms
Equipment: Cable
Level: Beginner
Category: Back

How to do Cable Lateral Pulldown (With Rope Attachment), step by step

Attach a rope attachment to the cable machine at a high position.
Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
Keep your back straight and lean slightly back.
Pull the rope down towards your sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement.
Slowly release the tension and allow the rope to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Lateral Pulldown (With Rope Attachment) works your lats as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Variations

Cable Lateral Pulldown (With Rope Attachment) is a variation of Lat Pulldown.

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