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Close grip cable pulldown: how to do it
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Palms facing each other
Starting position
Sit firmly with your thighs under the pad and hold the close handle with your palms facing each other.
The movement
Pull the handle toward your upper chest with your elbows close to your body, then slowly extend your arms overhead again.
Most common mistake
Don't pull with raised shoulders, keep them down and drive your elbows downward.
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