Cable Pullover

The Cable Pullover primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), with secondary activation of the Serratus Anterior, Teres Major and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

High cable pullover with straight arms pulling downward targeting chest and lats.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal)
SecondarySerratus Anterior, Teres Major

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Pull body or weight upward until upper arms are at sides. Lower under control to starting position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Latissimus Dorsi.

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