cable pushdown (straight arm) v. 2
cable pushdown (straight arm) v. 2 — highlighted muscle: lats

Muscles worked

lats, triceps, shoulders

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cable pushdown (straight arm) v. 2

Body part
back
Equipment
cable
Target muscle
lats
Muscle group
triceps

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulders

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.

  2. 2

    Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.

  3. 3

    Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.

  4. 4

    Engage your core and keep your back straight as you exhale and push the bar down towards your thighs.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position while inhaling.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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