Cable Incline Pushdown

The Cable Incline Pushdown is a beginner cable exercise that primarily targets the Lats.

Muscles Worked

How to Do the Cable Incline Pushdown

1. 1Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.
2. 2Grasp 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. 3Keeping 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. 4Slowly 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.
5. 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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