Cable Seated Straight Arm Pulldown
Muscles
Target
Latissimus Dorsi
Synergists
Pectoralis Major, Sternal
Triceps, Long Head
Teres Major
Deltoid, Posterior
Rhomboids
Levator Scapulae
Pectoralis Minor
Stabilizers
Triceps Brachii
Pectoralis Major, Clavicular
Wrist Flexors
Instructions
Preparation
Sit on bench facing away from cable pulley apparatus. Grasp revolving cable attachment over head with over hand grip.
Execution
With elbows fixed approximately 30°, pull cable attachment forward and down until upper arms are to sides. Return attachment forward and
overhead. Repeat.
Comments
If cable attachment is too high, grasp attachment first, then sit down. Fix elbows approximately 30° throughout exercise.
Source: exrx.net