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Straight-arm pulldown
Isolate the lats and learn to feel them.
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How to do it
- Set a high pulley and grab the bar with straight arms.
- Hinge slightly forward with a flat back.
- Pull the bar down to your thighs in an arc, arms nearly straight.
- Let it rise back slowly to a full stretch.
Beginner tips
- Keep your arms long; only a soft elbow bend.
- Drive the movement from your lats, not your triceps.
- Keep your core braced; don't rock.
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