Single Arm Side Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Single Arm Side Straight Arm Lat Pulldown targets the latissimus dorsi, focusing on unilateral strength and muscle balance. It involves pulling a cable with a straight arm to engage the back muscles effectively, promoting improved back definition and stability.
How to do it
- Stand side-on to the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the cable handle with one hand, arm extended straight out to the side.
- Engage your core and pull the handle downwards using your lats.
- Ensure arm stays straight as you pull the handle to your side.
- Slowly return to the starting position, maintaining control.
Muscles worked
Primary Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary Deltoid Posterior Teres Major Trapezius Middle Fibers