Cable Incline Pushdown

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Cable Incline Pushdown

Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Cable
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Isolation

Primary Muscles

Lats

Secondary Muscles

None specified

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.

  2. 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. 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. 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.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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