Straight bar cable pull down

How to do it

1. 1 Stand facing the high pulley of a cable machine with a straight bar attached, feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
2. 2 Hold the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and lean forward from your hips with your arms extended up towards the pulley.
3. 3 Keeping your arms straight, pull the bar down towards your thighs by squeezing your lats.
4. 4 Slowly let the bar return to the starting position and repeat.

Tips

• Keep your chest up and back straight.
• The movement should come from your shoulders; keep your elbows straight.
• Maintain a smooth breathing rhythm throughout the exercise.