An isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi using cable resistance to improve back strength and muscle development.
Stand facing the cable machine with the cable set at a high position. Grasp the cable attachment with both hands and position your arms overhead. Keeping your arms straight, pull the cable down and back in an arc motion, focusing on engaging your latissimus dorsi. Return to the starting position with control.
Begin standing facing the cable machine with arms extended overhead, holding the cable attachment with both hands.
Return to the starting position with arms extended overhead, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Keep your arms straight, pull the cable in an arc, focus on lat engagement, control the movement
Bending elbows, using momentum, not maintaining proper posture, rushing the movement
Increase weight, add pause at peak contraction, perform single-arm variations, or add resistance bands.
Reduce weight, perform with dumbbells first, or use lighter resistance bands.
Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders or lower back. Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Focus on controlled movement rather than heavy weight.