Cable Reverse-Grip Pulldown

Expert Advice

Focus on pulling the bar down with your elbows rather than your hands to better engage the targeted muscles.

Attach a straight bar to a cable machine and sit facing the machine with your knees secured under the pads.
Grasp the bar with an underhand grip (palms facing towards you) at shoulder width.
Lean back slightly and pull the bar down to your upper chest.
Pause and squeeze your shoulder blades together at the bottom of the movement.
Slowly return the bar to the starting position while maintaining control.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Primary

Shoulders30%

Lats30%

Traps20%

Secondary

Biceps10%

Forearms10%

Equipment

Cable

Exercise Type

Strength