Cable Close Grip Pulldown

Pictorial Instruction

Instructions

Preparation

Grasp parallel cable attachment. Sit with thighs under supports.

Execution

Pull down cable attachment to upper chest. Return until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Latissimus Dorsi (Back (Middle, Outer), Lats)

  

   

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Brachialis (Arm (Side), Lower Biceps)

  

   
• Brachioradialis (Forearm (Upper-outer), Supinator longus (out dated))

  

   
• Teres Major (Back (Outer), Lats little helper)

  

   
• Deltoid, Posterior (Shoulder (Rear), Rear Delts)

  

   
• Rhomboids (Back (Middle)

  

   
• Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))

• Trapezius, Lower (Back (Middle), Lower Traps)

  

   
• Trapezius, Middle (Back (Upper), Traps)

  

   
• Pectoralis Major, Sternal (Chest, Lower Pecs)

  

   
• Pectoralis Minor (Chest, Shoulder)

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Biceps Brachii (Arm (Front), Biceps, Biceps Cubiti)

  

   
• Triceps, Long Head (Arm (Rear), Triceps)