Cable straight arm pulldown (with rope)

How to do it

1. 1Attach a rope to the cable machine at the highest setting.
2. 2Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder‑width apart.
3. 3Grab the rope with both hands, palms facing down.
4. 4Fully extend your arms in front of you, keeping the elbows slightly bent.
5. 5Engage your lats and slowly pull the rope down toward your thighs, keeping the arms straight.
6. 6Pause briefly at the bottom, then slowly release the tension and return to the start position.
7. 7Repeat 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.