Cable Incline Pushdown
How to do the Cable Incline Pushdown with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Lats
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Cable
How to do the Cable Incline Pushdown
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Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cable Incline Pushdown: common questions
What muscles does the Cable Incline Pushdown work?
The Cable Incline Pushdown primarily works the Lats.
Is the Cable Incline Pushdown suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Cable Incline Pushdown is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Incline Pushdown?
To do the Cable Incline Pushdown you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Cable Incline Pushdown a compound or isolation exercise?
The Cable Incline Pushdown is an isolation exercise, it targets the lats through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Cable Incline Pushdown with correct form?
Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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