Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown

Freeweight Intermediate

Lats
Upper back
Triceps

Straight-arm pulldowns drive a high cable down to your thighs with nearly locked elbows, isolating the lats. Hinge slightly, keep your arms straight, and pull from your lats rather than your triceps. Main muscles: lats.

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