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🦾 Back Intermediate

Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown

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3
Sets
15
Reps
Cable
Equipment
6.00
Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

🎯
Primary
lats

📋 How To Perform Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown

1
Stand facing a high cable pulley, grip the bar with arms extended, slight bend in elbows.
2
Keep your arms straight throughout — this fixed bend stays the same.
3
Pull the bar down in an arc until it reaches your thighs.
4
Squeeze your lats hard at the bottom.
5
Return slowly to the start, feeling a full stretch in your lats.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown work?
Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown primarily targets the lats.
How many sets and reps of Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown should I do?
A typical starting point is 3 sets of 15 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.
What equipment do I need for Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown?
Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown requires a cable.

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