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Cable Pushdown (Straight Arm) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

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Ski Ergometer demonstration

Ski Ergometer
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Cable Straight Arm Pulldown demonstration

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown
3
Cable Seated on Floor Row with Rope demonstration

Cable Seated on Floor Row with Rope
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Cable Seated Row demonstration

Cable Seated Row
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Cable Standing Lat Pushdown (Rope Equipment) demonstration

Cable Standing Lat Pushdown (Rope Equipment)
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Swing Back demonstration

Swing Back
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Single Arm Side Straight Arm Lat Pulldown demonstration

Single Arm Side Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
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Cable Straight Arm Pulldown (with Rope) demonstration

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown (with Rope)
9
Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up
10
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
11
Plank Push-Up Row demonstration

Plank Push-Up Row
12
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Cable Pushdown (Straight Arm) trains

Primary Latissimus Dorsi

Secondary Deltoid Posterior Teres Major Triceps Brachii

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