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Straight-Arm Pulldown

This is training information, not medical advice.

Straight-Arm Pulldown starting positionStraight-Arm Pulldown finishing positionDemo

Primary

Secondary

Equipment

Cable Machine

Difficulty

Beginner

How to perform

  1. Stand at a high cable with straight arms and a soft elbow bend.
  2. Pull the bar down to the thighs in an arc.
  3. Return slowly, feeling the lats stretch.

Tips

  • Keep arms nearly straight to minimize biceps.
  • Slight forward lean can improve the stretch.

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