Straight-arm pulldown
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How to do it
Stand a step back from a high pulley, hinge slightly at the hips, and lock the elbows at a fixed soft angle. Pull the bar or rope down in an arc to the thighs using the lats only, then let it rise back overhead into a stretch. If you feel it in the triceps, your elbows are bending — the sensation should be in the armpit and along the lats.
Form cues
- Elbows locked at a fixed soft angle
- Feel it in the armpit, not the triceps
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Shoulder
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.