fitubaCable straight-arm pulldown
Back · cable. Pull the handle down to your thighs with elbows slightly bent.
Main muscle: Back
Also works: triceps · abs
Equipment: cable
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control.
How to do it
- Pull the handle down to your thighs with elbows slightly bent.
- One step back from the cable, torso slightly leaned and core tight.
- The movement comes from the shoulder: your elbows don't bend any further.
Common mistakes
- Bending your elbows and turning it into a triceps extension.
- Using your bodyweight to pull down.
- Shrugging on the way back up.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Cable lat pulldown.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 straight-arm pulldown on level 6.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the cable straight-arm pulldown work?
Main: back. Also working: triceps and abs.
How many sets and reps of straight-arm pulldown?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the machine's number.
How do I log straight-arm pulldown in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Straight-arm pulldown and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 straight-arm pulldown on level 6” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Back). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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