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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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