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December 14, 2025

Exercise: Straight-Arm Pulldown

Straight Arm Pulldowns Exercise Example VideoPrimary Muscle

Lats

Secondary Muscles

Arms

Equipment Needed

Cables, lat bar

Mechanics Type

Isolation

Proper Exercise Technique



Stand facing cable machine gripping lat bar attachment at shoulder width with arms stretched above head at the "top" starting position. Keeping arms straight but not locked, pull bar down to upper thigh. Focus on using back muscles as much as possible.

Straight-Arm Pulldown Exercise - Start Position

Straight Arm Pulldown

Straight-Arm Pulldown Exercise - Finish Position

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