Cable Pulldown

The Cable Pulldown primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Triceps (Long Head). It is a cable compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A cable compound pull exercise targeting the Latissimus Dorsi.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp cable bar with wide grip. Sit with thighs under supports. Execution: Pull down cable bar to upper chest. Return until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments: Range of motion will be compromised if grip istoo wide.

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