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Animated demonstration of the cable pushdown (straight arm) v. 2 exercise, targeting the Lats using Cable.

cable pushdown (straight arm) v. 2

Body part
Back
Equipment
Cable
Target muscle
Lats
Secondary muscles
tricepsshoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.

  2. Step 2: Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.

  3. Step 3: Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing down.

  4. Step 4: Engage your core and keep your back straight as you exhale and push the bar down towards your thighs.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position while inhaling.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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