Cable Incline Pushdown Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Cable Lat Pulldown
How to: Cable Incline Pushdown
- Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the cable handle with both hands, palms facing down.
- Pull the cable down, extending your arms until they are fully pressed down.
- Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Not fully extending the arms during the pushdown.
- Allowing shoulders to elevate excessively.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to reduce intensity.
- Perform the exercise seated for better support.
Tips
- Maintain a straight posture during the pushdown.
- Engage your core for stability.
- Control the movement both while pushing down and returning to the starting position.
Cable Incline Pushdown Alternatives
Tags
back
latissimus dorsi
strength
cable exercise
upper body
shoulders