Straight Arm Pulldown
The Straight Arm Pulldown primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, with secondary activation of the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Serratus Anterior and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Cable exercise with straight arms pulling bar downward isolating latissimus.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Vertical Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major |
| Secondary | Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Serratus Anterior |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Primary Muscle Teres Major (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
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 Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major.
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