Cable 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
Rectus Abdominis
Obliques
Wrist Flexors

Instructions

Preparation
Face high pulley and grasp revolving cable attachment with arm slightly bent. Place one foot slightly back and bend over at hip until shoulder is fully flexed (upper arms at sides of head).

Execution
With elbows fixed approximately 30°, pull cable attachment down until upper arms are to sides. Return attachment overhead. Repeat.

Comments
Fix elbows approximately 30° throughout exercise.

Source: exrx.net