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Cable Lateral Pulldown (Rope)

Expert Advice

Ensure that you pull the rope down to the sides of your thighs to fully engage the lats without involving too much bicep activation.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Attach a rope handle to the high pulley of a cable station.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine.
  3. Grasp the rope with both hands and extend your arms above your head.
  4. Pull the rope down to the sides while keeping your arms straight.
  5. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the bottom of the movement.
  6. Slowly return to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Lats
Lats30%
Secondary
Biceps
Biceps15%
Forearms
Forearms15%
Shoulders
Shoulders15%
Chest
Chest15%
Traps
Traps10%
30%Lats15%Biceps15%Forearms15%Shoulders15%Chest10%Traps
Equipment
Cable
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength