Equipmentcable
Difficultybeginner
latsback
Cable Underhand Pulldown
The cable underhand pulldown is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling a cable bar down towards the chest using an underhand grip, which can help improve back strength and muscle definition.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the cable machine so that the pulldown bar is at a height above your head.
- 2.Sit down on the seat and grab the pulldown bar with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3.Keep your back straight and lean back slightly.
- 4.Pull the bar down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the bar back up to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
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