Cable Rear Pulldown

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Learn how to do the Cable Rear Pulldown with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Lats, with secondary emphasis on Biceps, Rhomboids, Rear Deltoids.

Cable Rear Pulldown exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Rear Pulldown

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Rear Pulldown with correct form:

  1. 1Adjust the cable machine so that the pulley is at the highest position.
  2. 2Sit facing the machine with your feet flat on the ground and your knees slightly bent.
  3. 3Grasp the cable attachment with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
  5. 5Pull the cable attachment down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the cable back up to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Rear Pulldown Muscles Worked

Primary

lats

Secondary

bicepsrhomboidsrear deltoids

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
back
Category
Extended

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