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Cable Lateral Pulldown (with Rope Attachment)

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Equipment

Cable
Cable

This exercise targets the upper back muscles, focusing on the latissimus dorsi through a cable lateral pulldown with a rope attachment. It's effective for building back strength and improving shoulder stability.

How to do it

  1. Sit at the cable machine with a rope attachment.
  2. Grip the rope with both hands and extend arms overhead.
  3. Pull the rope down toward your chest, squeezing shoulder blades together.
  4. Slowly return to the starting position with control.
  5. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary Latissimus Dorsi

Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Posterior Rhomboids Trapezius Lower Fibers

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