Cable straight arm pulldown (with rope)
The cable straight arm pulldown with rope is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi. It involves pulling a rope attachment down towards the thighs while keeping the arms straight, engaging the lats throughout the movement.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to prevent lower back arching.
- Pull the rope down in a controlled manner.
- Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- lower back pain
Also known as
Pulldown a braccia tese con corda, straight arm pulldown, rope pulldown, cable straight arm pulldown, lat pulldown, back exercise, cable back exercise