Straight-arm pull-down
Also called cable pullover, lat pushdown
- Works
- Sides of the back · latissimus dorsi
- Needs
- Cable machine
Setup
Set a pulley high with a straight bar or rope. Stand facing it, one step back, and hold the bar with straight arms at head height.
Steps
- Lean forward a little from the hips.
- Keep your arms straight and pull the bar down to your thighs.
- Let it rise slowly back to head height.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you pull.
Where you feel it
In the sides of your back.
Common mistakes
- Bending the elbows, which turns it into a press.
- Rocking the body.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.