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Wide grip cable pulldown: how to do it
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Grip the bar wide
Starting position
Sit firmly with your thighs under the pad and grip the bar palms forward, clearly wider than shoulder-width.
The movement
Pull the bar toward your upper chest with your elbows moving down, then slowly extend your arms overhead again.
Most common mistake
Don't lean far back, keep your chest lifted and your torso almost still.
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