Lat Exercises

Straight-Arm Pulldown

This exercise helps build the Lats and also works the Triceps (back of the arms).

Straight-Arm Pulldown - Step 1 Straight-Arm Pulldown - Step 2

Steps

  1. Grasp wide grip pull down bar with a wide grip so your hands are on the portion of the bar which curves down.
  2. Stand erect with your abs drawn in. Keeping a slight bend in your elbows and your wrist steady pull the bar down from the starting position to your upper thighs.
  3. With a controlled motion bring the bar back up to starting position.

Straight-Arm Pulldown - Muscles Worked

Primary Muscle: Lats
Secondary Muscle: Triceps
Equipment Type: Cable

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