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cable straight arm pulldown (with rope)
cable straight arm pulldown (with rope) is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Attach a rope to the cable machine at the highest setting.
Step 2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing down.
Step 4. Extend your arms fully in front of you, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Step 5. Engage your lats and slowly pull the rope down towards your thighs, keeping your arms straight.
Step 6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
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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