Cable Pulldown
An effective foundational exercise for developing the latissimus dorsi and practicing shoulder blade retraction.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Sit at the cable pulldown station with your feet firmly against the foot support and adjust the grip width to your preference.
- 02
Sit upright, brace your core, and pull your shoulder blades back and down into the starting position.
- 03
Take a firm grip on the handle and pull your elbows down and back toward your sternum, focusing on squeezing your back while keeping your torso still.
- 04
Return the handle upward under control by straightening your arms, and allow your back to stretch in a controlled manner before the next repetition.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftCable Pulldown is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your elbows in line with your back and avoid flaring them too far out to the sides so your latissimus dorsi works effectively. Avoid swinging your body, and adjust the weight so you can achieve a strong contraction without using momentum.
An effective foundational exercise for developing the latissimus dorsi and practicing shoulder blade retraction.
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