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Lat Pulldown (Straight Arm)

Equipment:Other
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Lats

Secondary

Shoulders, Triceps

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Attach a straight bar or rope to a high cable pulley.

  2. 2

    Stand facing the machine, feet shoulder-width apart, grasp bar/rope with overhand grip.

  3. 3

    Step back slightly, arms extended forward/upward, maintaining a slight bend in elbows.

  4. 4

    Lean forward slightly at hips, keeping back straight.

  5. 5

    Engage lats and pull the bar/rope down towards thighs in a wide arc, keeping arms straight.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lats at the bottom.

  7. 7

    Slowly return to starting position with control.

  8. 8

    Repeat for desired repetitions.