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Arm Pulldown

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IsolationTargets: Lats

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Arm pulldown strongly targets your back muscles. This workout is mainly done at the beginning or the end of back workouts.

Coach's Tips

Lean your upper body and pull the bar slightly so that it reaches shoulder height.

Make sure your arms don't rise higher than your shoulders as you move.

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How to Arm Pulldown

Starting Position

1. Please adjust the bar to your eye level.

2. Hold the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.

3. Extend your arms fully and stand in a vertical position.

4. Spread your legs shoulder-width apart and push your hips back a bit while bending your knees.

Proper Form

1. Squeeze your armpits and pull the bar towards your body.

2. Slowly raise it back up to shoulder level.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when lowering your arms and inhale when raising your arms.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to bend your arms.

2. Please be careful not to raise your arms above shoulder level.

3. Please be careful not to elevate your trapezius muscles.

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