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Rope Arm Pulldown

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IsolationTargets: Lats

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Keep your arms slightly bent and pull them closer to you until they touch the body. Lift your chest to better target your back!

Coach's Tips

바를 잡고 상체를 기울여 바가 어깨 높이에 오도록 살짝 당겨주세요.

팔이 어깨보다 높이 올라가지 않도록 주의하며 움직이세요.

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How to Rope Arm Pulldown

Starting Position

1. Please adjust the rope to eye level.

2. Please hold the rope at shoulder width.

3. Stand with your arms extended and in a vertical position.

Proper Form

1. Squeeze your armpits and pull the rope 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 arm.

2. Please be careful not to raise your arm higher than your shoulder.

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

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