Equipmentcable
Difficultybeginner
latsback
Cable Rear Pulldown
The cable rear pulldown is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles, performed using a cable machine. It also engages the biceps, rhomboids, and rear deltoids. The movement involves pulling a cable attachment down towards the chest while seated, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the cable machine so that the pulley is at the highest position.
- 2.Sit facing the machine with your feet flat on the ground and your knees slightly bent.
- 3.Grasp the cable attachment with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 4.Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
- 5.Pull the cable attachment down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the cable back up to the starting position.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsrhomboidsrear deltoids
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