Straight-arm Pull-downs

Target Muscles Lattisimus dorsi, Trapezius, Rhomboids, teres major and minor.

Starting Position

• Stand in front of a lat pull-down machine.
• Hold the bar with your arms extended, palms facing downwards.
• Pull down the bar to shoulder level.

The Movement

• Keeping your arms extended, pull the bar down until it just touches your upper thighs.
• Hold for a count of two; then slowly return
  the bar to the starting position.

Tips

• Keep your wrists straight throughout the movement.
• Allow a very slight bend in the elbows­
  they should not be locked.
• Keep your body still and upright throughout the movement - you will need! to use your abdominal muscles to stabilise your torso.

Exercises for your Back Workouts.

Lat Pull-down.

Chins(pull-ups).

One-arm Row.

Seated Cable Row.

Bent-over Barbell Row.

Straight-arm Pull-downs.

Dumbbell Shrug.

Back Extention on the Floor.

Back Extention with Swiss Ball.