Arms and calves · Regular
Straight Arm Pulldown
Sweeping a high cable bar down to your thighs with straight arms, which works the lats on their own.
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- Works
- lats; also triceps, abs
- Kit
- Cable
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand facing a high pulley with a straight bar. Hinge slightly forward and hold the bar at eye level with straight arms.
While you move
- Arms long, elbows soft
- Sweep the bar to your thighs
- Ribs down, no arching
- Return to eye level slowly
Avoid
- Bending the elbows into a pushdown
- Swinging the torso
- Arching the lower back at the bottom
Take care if you have trouble with your shoulders.