Cable rear pulldown

How to do it

1. 1Adjust the cable machine so the pulley is set at its highest position.
2. 2Sit facing the machine with your feet flat on the floor and your knees slightly bent.
3. 3Grab the cable attachment with a pronated grip, hands a little wider than shoulder width.
4. 4Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and chest up.
5. 5Pull the cable attachment toward your chest, squeezing the shoulder blades together.
6. 6Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the cable back to the starting 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.