Standing Cable Pulldown

Step-by-step technique for Standing Cable Pulldown, an exercise for lats using cable. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Stand in front of a high pulley and grip the bar.
  2. Keep your arms nearly straight and core braced.
  3. Pull the bar down toward your thighs in an arc.
  4. Return under control.
Coach tip: Move only at the shoulders. Keep the elbows fixed.

Muscles worked

Primary: Lats
Secondary: Triceps

Standing Cable Pulldown is a strength exercise that loads the lats using cable. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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