Straight Arm Pulldown

Starting Position 1. Stand in front of a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. 2. Grab the cable bar with a shoulder-width grip, keeping your arms straight. 3. Slightly bend your knees and keep your back straight. During the Exercise 1. With your arms straight, use your shoulder and back muscles to pull the cable bar down. 2. Pull until the bar touches your thighs, then slowly return to the starting position. Breathing Tips Exhale as you pull the bar down, and inhale as you raise the bar back up.