Standing Cable Pull-over
Muscle Groups: Lats
Standing Cable Pull-over focuses on Lats, with Chest, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Standing Cable Pull-over with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand bent over at your hips with your knees slightly bent, facing a high cable pulley and holding a straight bar with an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
- 2
Extend your arms forward and slightly upward, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
- 3
Pull the bar down towards your hips, keeping your arms mostly straight and squeezing your lats.
- 4
Slowly return the bar to the starting position, controlling the movement as your arms extend forward and slightly upward.
Secondary Muscles
While Standing Cable Pull-over primarily targets Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Standing Cable Pull-over, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Standing Cable Pull-over, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
