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cable wide grip rear pulldown behind neck

cable wide grip rear pulldown behind neck is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Adjust the cable machine so that the pulldown bar is at a height above your head.

Step 2. Sit down on the seat and grab the pulldown bar with a wide overhand grip.

Step 3. Keep your back straight and your chest up as you lean back slightly.

Step 4. Pull the bar down towards your upper 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

lats

Secondary muscles

bicepsrhomboidsrear deltoids

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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