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Cable One Arm Pulldown

Cable One Arm Pulldown: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: cable.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentcable
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
lats, biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
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How to do it

  1. Attach a single handle to a high pulley cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the handle with an overhand grip and extend your arm fully.
  4. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  5. Pull the handle down towards your side while keeping your elbow close to your body.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your lat muscle.
  7. Slowly release the handle back to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  9. Switch sides and repeat the exercise with the other arm.

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