LatsBeginner

Cable Incline Pushdown

Strength movement using Cable.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary Lats

Movement instructions

1
Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.
2
Grasp the straight bar attachment overhead with a pronated (overhand; palms down) shoulder width grip and extend your arms in front of you. The bar should be around 2 inches away from your upper thighs. This will be your starting position.
3
Keeping the upper arms stationary, lift your arms back in a semi circle until the bar is straight over your head. Breathe in during this portion of the movement.
4
Slowly go back to the starting position using your lats and hold the contraction once you reach the starting position. Breathe out during the execution of this movement.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Technique guidance

Exhale as the target muscle shortens against resistance and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily throughout the set.

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.
Check that the attachment, pin, and cable are secure before applying resistance.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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