Upper body exercise
Single-Arm Cable Pulldown
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A single-arm lat pulldown from a split stance that focuses on range of motion and steady breathing.
How to perform it
Stand in a split stance with the working-side leg behind you.
Start with your arm extended and palm down, feeling a stretch in your lat.
Exhale as you pull down, rotating to a thumb-up grip.
Inhale as the handle returns to full stretch.
Coaching cues
- Feel the stretch at the top
- Rotate to a neutral grip
- Inhale up, exhale down
- Grip the handle securely
Make it easier
Reduce the resistance.
Make it harder
Slow the return.
What it trains
LatsUpper backGrip strengthScapular control
Programming
8–12 reps per arm, 2–3 sets.
General educational content, not individualized medical care. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified guidance for injury, health, pregnancy or recovery concerns.
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