Equipmentcable
Difficultyintermediate
latsback
Cable Incline Pushdown
The cable incline pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed using a cable machine with a straight bar attachment. It emphasizes controlled movement and proper form to effectively engage the lats while also involving the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
- 2.Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3.Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 4.Lean forward slightly and keep your back straight.
- 5.Pull the bar down towards your thighs by extending your elbows.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
tricepsshoulders
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