Cable lying extension pullover (with rope attachment)
The cable lying extension pullover with rope attachment is an exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi. It involves lying on a bench and pulling a rope attachment from behind your head to your hips, engaging the lats throughout the movement.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to avoid arching your back.
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your lats as you pull the rope down.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- lower back pain
- rotator cuff injuries
Also known as
Pullover con corda ai cavi, cable lying extension pullover, cable pullover, rope pullover