Standing Cable Pull-over
Muscle Groups: Back, Chest, Triceps
Standing Cable Pull-over focuses on Back, Chest, Triceps, with Abs, Chest, Shoulders, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Standing Cable Pull-over with proper form and technique.
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Stand facing away from a high cable pulley, with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
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Hinge forward at your hips, keeping your back straight, and grasp the cable handle with both hands, extending your arms forward and slightly upward.
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Keeping your arms mostly straight with a slight bend in your elbows, pull the cable handle down and back towards your hips, engaging your lats.
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Slowly and with control, allow the cable handle to return to the starting position, extending your arms forward and slightly upward again.
Secondary Muscles
While Standing Cable Pull-over primarily targets Back, Chest, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Chest, Shoulders, Traps . 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.
