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cable one arm pulldown

cable one arm pulldown is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Attach a single handle to a high pulley cable machine.

Step 2

Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 3

Grasp the handle with an overhand grip and extend your arm fully.

Step 4

Keep your back straight and your core engaged.

Step 5

Pull the handle down towards your side while keeping your elbow close to your body.

Step 6

Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your lat muscle.

Step 7

Slowly release the handle back to the starting position.

Step 8

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

lats

Secondary muscles

bicepsforearms

Primary body parts

back

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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