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

Lats30%
Secondary





Biceps15%

Forearms15%

Shoulders15%

Chest15%

Traps10%
Equipment
Cable

Exercise Type
Strength