The cable pulldown is a popular exercise for targeting the back muscles, specifically the latissimus dorsi or “lats”. By pulling a cable attachment down towards your body while standing, you can activate your back muscles and achieve a sculpted and well-rounded physique. Adjusting your grip and stance can also target different areas of your back. In this guide, we’ll go over the step-by-step process of performing a cable pulldown with a single-arm attachment, helping you to perform the exercise with the proper form and technique.
How to perform Cable Single Arm Straight Pulldown
- Place a handle attachment onto a high cable pulley.
- Stand 1 foot in front and face the machine.
- Adopt a step stance (one foot in front of the other), an upright position.
- Brace another arm on lat or behind the back and maintain a straight back throughout.
- Take hold of the handle with the hand closest to the pulley so that the arm is positioned straight towards the pulley. This will be your starting position.
- Exhale and pull down your engaged arm in an arcing motion in front of you whilst engaging your lat muscle.
- Maintain a straight arm and continue to pull down until your arm is alongside your lat – perpendicular to the floor.
- After a brief pause, inhale and return your arm along the same path back to the starting position.
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