Cable pushdown (straight arm) v. 2

How to do it

1. 1Attach a straight bar to a high pulley on a cable machine.
2. 2Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
3. 3Grip the bar with a pronated grip, keeping your arms straight and palms facing down.
4. 4Brace your core and keep your back flat while you exhale and push the bar down toward your thighs.
5. 5Pause briefly at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position as you inhale.
6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.