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Cable Rear Pulldown

The Cable Rear Pulldown is a cable exercise that targets the back, with the shoulders assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Back
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Body part
Back

Step by step

  1. Sit at the cable pulldown machine and grip the bar with a wide overhand grip.
  2. Lean forward slightly so the bar can travel behind your head safely.
  3. Engage your core and pull the bar downward behind your head by driving your elbows down and out.
  4. Stop when the bar reaches the upper back or just above the traps.
  5. Slowly let the bar rise back up to full arm extension with control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions while avoiding excessive neck strain.

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