cable bar lateral pulldown
cable bar lateral pulldown is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Adjust the cable pulley to a high position and attach a straight bar.
Step 2
Sit facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the ground and your knees slightly bent.
Step 3
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 4
Lean back slightly and keep your chest up, maintaining a slight arch in your lower back.
Step 5
Pull the bar down towards your chest, leading with your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 6
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return the bar to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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