cable pulldown
cable pulldown is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Adjust the seat height so that your thighs are parallel to the ground and your feet are flat on the floor.
Step 2
Grasp the lat bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 3
Sit down and lean back slightly, keeping your chest up and your back straight.
Step 4
Pull the bar down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the bar back up 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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