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How to do Cable Straight Arm Pulldown

The cable straight arm pulldown is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed using a cable machine and a straight bar attachment. It emphasizes keeping the arms straight to maximize lat engagement and minimize biceps involvement.

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Shoulders and Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Category
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How to do Cable Straight Arm Pulldown, step by step

  1. Attach a straight bar to the high pulley of a cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.
  4. Engage your lats and pull the bar down towards your thighs, keeping your arms straight throughout the movement.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown works your lats as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and biceps.

Track Cable Straight Arm Pulldown in SPLYT

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown 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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