Straight-Arm Cable Pulldown

Set-up

• Attach a straight bar or rope to a high pulley.
• Stand facing the machine, hinge forward slightly and hold the bar with straight arms at about eye level.

How to do it

1. Keeping your arms straight, pull the bar down in an arc towards your thighs.
2. Squeeze your lats at the bottom.
3. Let the bar rise slowly back to eye level.

Coaching cues

• Arms stay straight, with only a soft bend in the elbows.
• Keep your torso still: the movement comes from your shoulders.

Common mistakes

• Bending the elbows so it turns into a pushdown.
• Rocking the body to move the weight.