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Straight-Arm Pulldown
Targets Lats with an optimal working range of 10–15 reps.
Primary Muscles
Lats
Typical Rep Range
10–15 reps
Back Dominant
Equipment Tier
Full Gym Access
Cable Machine
Movement Profile
Beginner · Bilateral
Plane: Sagittal
Coaching Cues & Execution
Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Straight-Arm Pulldown:
- 1 Hinge slightly at hips with arms almost straight
- 2 Sweep bar or rope down toward thighs in wide arc
- 3 Squeeze lats hard at bottom contraction
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:
- ✕ Bending elbows significantly into a tricep pushdown
- ✕ Using torso momentum to rock back and forth
Structured Programming
Programs Featuring Straight-Arm Pulldown (1)
Substitutions & Variations
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