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Straight Bar Cable Pull Down

The Straight Bar Cable Pull Down is a cable exercise that targets the back, with the biceps assisting. Follow the 8 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Back
Also works
Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Body part
Back

Step by step

  1. Sit at the lat pulldown machine and attach a straight bar to the high pulley.
  2. Grip the bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip, palms facing away from you.
  3. Sit tall with your chest lifted and secure your thighs under the pads.
  4. Lean back slightly and engage your core.
  5. Pull the bar down toward your upper chest by driving your elbows down and back.
  6. Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement.
  7. Slowly extend your arms to return the bar to the starting position under full control.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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