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One Arm Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Pulldown

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Single-sidedTargets: Lats

About

This one-arm pulldown helps develop your lats and scapular muscles. Working one hand at a time helps fix muscle imbalances.

How to One Arm Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Pulldown

Starting Position

1. Sit on the equipment and press your back against the pad.

2. Firmly place your feet on the floor, and with one hand, grab the handle and fully extend your arm.

3. Start in a relaxed state, releasing any unnecessary tension in your shoulders.

Proper Form

1. Slowly bend your arms and pull the handle towards your body.

2. Keep your elbows close to your body and focus on the feeling of squeezing your shoulder blades.

3. After pulling completely, pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when pulling the handle, and inhale when returning to the starting position.

Precautions

1. Be careful not to excessively bend your back during exercise.

2. Focus on maintaining proper form rather than lifting too heavy weights.

3. If you feel pain in your elbow or shoulder, stop immediately and check your condition.

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