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Cable Wide Grip Pulldown

The Cable Wide Grip Pulldown is a cable exercise that targets the back, with the biceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.

Cable Wide Grip Pulldown demonstration
Target muscles
Back
Also works
Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Body part
Back

Step by step

  1. Sit on the pulldown machine and grip the bar with a wide overhand grip, hands placed wider than shoulder-width.
  2. Sit tall with your chest up and secure your thighs under the pads.
  3. Lean back slightly while engaging your core.
  4. Pull the bar down toward your upper chest by driving your elbows down and out.
  5. Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement.
  6. Slowly return the bar to the starting position with full arm extension.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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