Cable
Alternate Lateral Pulldown
Lats · Back
Intermediate5
Demonstration
IntermediateCompoundCable
Cable Straight Arm Pulldown
Lats · Back
4
sets
6–8
reps
2m
Rest time
~9
Calories / set
Instructions
- 1
Attach a straight bar to the high pulley of a cable machine.
- 2
Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.
- 4
Engage your lats and pull the bar down towards your thighs, keeping your arms straight throughout the movement.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary
Lats
shoulders
Secondary
shouldersbiceps
Pro tips
- Move through the full range of motion under control.
- Keep tension on the target muscle — avoid using momentum.
- Breathe out on the effort, in on the return.
- Pick a weight that lets you keep clean form for every rep.
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight and sacrificing technique.
- Rushing reps instead of controlling the tempo.
- Cutting the range of motion short.
- Holding your breath throughout the set.
Safety notes
- Warm up thoroughly before working heavy.
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp or joint pain.
- Use a spotter or safeties for heavy barbell work.
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