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Straight arm pulldown: how to do it
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Bar overhead, arms almost straight
Starting position
Stand facing the cable, hold the bar overhead and keep your arms almost straight.
The movement
Sweep the bar down in an arc to your thighs, then slowly let it return overhead.
Most common mistake
Don't bend your elbows to pull, keep them almost straight and let the movement happen at your shoulders.
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