Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Straight Arm Pulldown (with Bar).
A lat isolation exercise performed standing with a straight bar attached to a high pulley, keeping the arms straight throughout. The straight-bar path creates a consistent arc of tension across the lats and is an effective finisher for back training.
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The Cable Straight Arm Pulldown (with Bar) is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.