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Cable Pushdown (Straight Arm)
The Cable Pushdown (Straight Arm) is a cable exercise that targets the back, with the triceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Set the cable machine to a high pulley and attach a straight bar or rope.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the bar with straight arms, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Lean forward slightly and engage your core while keeping your back straight.
- Keeping your arms straight, pull the bar downward in a smooth arc until your hands reach your thighs.
- Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement while maintaining straight arms.
- Slowly raise the bar back up to shoulder height with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions while keeping your arms straight throughout.
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