Straight-arm Pull-downs

Target Muscles

Lattisimus dorsi, Trapezius, Rhomboids, teres major and minor.
Starting Position

* Stand in front of a lat pull-down machine.
* Hold the bar with your arms extended, palms facing downwards.
* Pull down the bar to shoulder level.

The Movement

* Keeping your arms extended, pull the bar down until it just touches your upper thighs.
* Hold for a count of two; then slowly return
the bar to the starting position.

Tips

* Keep your wrists straight throughout the movement.
* Allow a very slight bend in the elbows­
they should not be locked.
* Keep your body still and upright throughout the movement - you will need! to use your abdominal muscles to stabilise your torso.

Other Exercises for your Back Workouts.

Lat Pull-down.

Chins(pull-ups).

One-arm Row.

Seated Cable Row.

Bent-over Barbell Row.

Dumbell Shrug.

Back Extention on the Floor.

Back Extention with Swiss Ball.