Straight-Arm Pulldown

Set a high pulley with a bar or rope. Stand a step back, hinge slightly and hold the attachment with nearly straight arms.

Sweep the arms down until the hands reach the thighs, then let them return overhead under control.

• Keep a fixed slight elbow bend
• Move at the shoulder only
• Brace the midsection so the torso stays still

• Bending the elbows into a pushdown
• Using the torso to drive the weight
• Standing too upright

• Rope straight-arm pulldown
• Single-arm straight-arm pulldown

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