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Recipe of the Week
Back Exercise
Close-Grip Front Pulldown (using cable machine)
Muscles Worked
Rhomboids, Teres Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius (Mid), Posterior Deltoid, Biceps
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Front View
Exercise Technique
Beginning Position
Plant feet firmly on the floor, and the knees up against the pad.
Sit up straight with a slight (natural) arch in the back
Take a close grip on the pulley handles, with your hands several inches apart and palms facing toward you.
Elbows pointed down with a slight bend.
Execution:
Pull the pulley straight down in front of your body, keeping your arms close to the side of the body.
Pause briefly, maintaining a natural arch in the back, and keeping the arms somewhat relaxed.
Slowly return to the original position. Repeat.
Training Tips:
Try to keep your hands and arms as relaxed as possible, and focus on pulling down with the back muscles.
Perform the exercise with a slight arch in the back, and the head and neck in a neutral position, looking straight ahead.
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