Cable Underhand Pulldown

The Cable Underhand Pulldown primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), 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
SecondaryBrachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp cable bar with underhand grip. Sit with thighs under supports. Execution: Pull down cable bar to upper chest until elbows are to sides. Return until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments: None

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