Straight-Arm Pulldown

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Straight-Arm Pulldown Information

Straight-Arm Pulldown

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Lats
Equipment: Cable
Mechanics Type: Isolation
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: Pull
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Straight-Arm Pulldown Guide

Main Muscle: Lats

  1. You will start by grabbing the wide bar from the top pulley of a pulldown machine and using a wider than shoulder-width pronated (palms down) grip. Step backwards two feet or so.
  2. Bend your torso forward at the waist by around 30-degrees with your arms fully extended in front of you and a slight bend at the elbows. If your arms are not fully extended then you need to step a bit more backwards until they are. Once your arms are fully extended and your torso is slightly bent at the waist, tighten the lats and then you are ready to begin.
  3. While keeping the arms straight, pull the bar down by contracting the lats until your hands are next to the side of the thighs. Breathe out as you perform this step.
  4. While keeping the arms straight, go back to the starting position while breathing in.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Variations: Can also be performed with a shorter shoulder-width straight bar or with a rope attachment.



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Jan 18, 2010 7:14 PM: racking this ex with open palms and only coming up 1/4 of the way after you are all the way down will change the way you stand and control the weight,



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Jan 18, 2010 7:11 PM: This is a good one for controling,you flexing it also shows you what you really want to work at.



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8/10

Nov 25, 2009 4:58 AM: I have found that in using a light amout of weight and perfoming the exercise to the true form and focusing on the lat area, works will. Also try leaning forward a little bit, but do not sway your body just hold the position.



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Nov 8, 2009 8:49 AM: I don't like how this exercises is executed in this picture. To me, to target the area accurately, you should have your arms straight at all times. I find if I push my butt out a little it helps in the form when you are completeing the rep. I squeesze with the tricep at the end of the rep (when the...+See More



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4/10

Nov 8, 2009 8:46 AM: Love this exercises. I find it can really target the lower part of the arm (tricep area)I use this exercise all of the time to develop side pressure needed in ArmWrestling. It is one of my favorite exercises for this area



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