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Straight-arm pulldown: the whole movement

Main musclesMinor muscles

Tube band

Straight-arm pulldown

Where the band goes: Door anchor high
You also need: Door anchor
BandTube band
Resistance tube with handles
Main musclesLats
Minor musclesTriceps, Abs
LevelIntermediate
Try3 sets of 12

How to do it

  1. Clip the tube high and hold the handles with straight arms.
  2. Step back and lean forward a little from the hips.
  3. Keep your arms straight and pull your hands down in an arc to your thighs.
  4. Let them rise slowly.
TipKeep your arms long and nearly straight.
AvoidBending your elbows.

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