< strong>Latissimus dorsi training: Straight arm pulldowns that you must do!
The straight-arm pulldown is a classic fitness move! We often see people training with cables in the gym!
It mainly exercises our latissimus dorsi muscles!
For novices, this is an action that must be mastered. Many people have never been able to find the feeling of their latissimus dorsi muscles during training. Using such a single-joint action can help you improve Muscle sensitivity! Let you better activate your latissimus dorsi!
For veterans, the straight-arm pulldown can be used as a good auxiliary movement. After your main training, use the straight-arm pulldown to finish your training! Get your lats fully engorged!
There are three main ways to perform straight arm pulldowns (pictures)
No matter which change, In fact, the essentials of the movements are the same! Stabilize the trunk! Focus on the latissimus dorsi
1. Use the horizontal bar and stand facing the cable, with your back slightly bent and stable. Hold, lean your upper body forward slightly, and tighten your abdomen.
2. Action process: Contract the latissimus dorsi and press down (doing a shoulder extension), and imagine bringing your elbows back. Near the waist, tighten the back muscles (the scapulae retract and sink)
Then slowly return to the control position of the back muscles (bend the shoulders and rotate the scapula upwards).
< strong>Tips:
1. Keep your arms straight at the same angle and keep your movement trajectory on the same plane!
2. Tighten your core and keep your back straight
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3. When stretching, the latissimus dorsi muscle should be completely sent out, allowing it to stretch to the maximum extent while maintaining tension
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