How to do the Straight Arm Pulldowns
Stand upright and grab the weight out in front of you with your arms fully extended. Lower the weight keeping your arms straight until they are just about by your side. Let the weight up until the weight is parallel to the floor. RepeatSpotter Information:
A spotter can stand beside the participant and push the weight down.
These are the muscles , equipment and categories of this exercise.
- PRIMARY: Back
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Rhomboids
- Isolation
- Cable
- Straight Bar
Averages for MyFit Users
The table below represents data from over 200,000 exercise logs and gives us an average for this exercise.| Average Weight Lifted | Average Reps | One Rep Max Average |
|---|---|---|
| 62.2 lbs | 10 | 83.8 lbs |
What is a good starting weight?
Based on an average weight lifted of 62.2 lbs for all MyFit users we suggest you start at 50% of that weight:
Alternatives
Workouts Plans with Straight Arm Pulldowns |
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| Purpose | Type | Level | |
| Sport Specific | Advanced | ||
| Strength | Intermediate | ||
| Muscular Definition | Intermediate | ||
| Sport Specific | Intermediate | ||
| Muscular Definition | Intermediate | ||
| Muscular Definition | Intermediate | ||
| Muscular Definition | Intermediate | ||
Make a Workout
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Tracking Your WeightsThere are lots of easy ways to track your sets and reps. One easy way is through a little book that you can take with you to the gym. This book has progress charts, workouts and lots of tools you can use to always make sure you are improving.