Straight-arm Pull-down

Primary muscles
Lats
Secondary muscles
Chest, Abs, Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Movement pattern
Vertical Pull

Steps

  1. 1 Stand facing a cable machine with a rope attachment set to a high pulley.
  2. 2 Grasp the rope with a neutral, close grip, keeping your arms extended forward and slightly above shoulder height.
  3. 3 Keeping your arms straight, pull the rope down towards your hips by engaging your lats.
  4. 4 Slowly control the rope back to the starting position, allowing your arms to extend forward and slightly above shoulder height.

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