Straight Arm Pulldown Rope Attachment
Equipment: Cable
Primary muscle: Back
Category: isolation
Movement: pull
Traps
Shoulders
Forearms
Upper
Front
How to Perform Straight Arm Pulldown Rope Attachment
Attach a rope handle to a high pulley on a cable machine. Stand facing the machine and grip the rope with both hands using a neutral grip. Step back slightly so there is tension on the cable and hinge slightly at the hips with your arms extended in front of you. Keeping your arms mostly straight with a slight bend in the elbows, pull the rope downward in an arc toward your thighs by engaging your lats. At the bottom of the movement, allow the rope ends to separate slightly as you squeeze your lats. Slowly return the rope to the starting position under control while maintaining tension.