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.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Vertical Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal) |
| Secondary | Serratus Anterior, Teres Major |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Major (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- 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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