Facing a high pulley, hinged a little, the straight arms sweep a bar down in an arc to the thighs: one of ACE's four moves for mastering the pull-up, and after the pulldown in the NSCA's pulling progression.
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Pull-up family
Straight-arm pulldown
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Facing a high pulley, hinged a little, the straight arms sweep a bar down in an arc to the thighs: one of ACE's four moves for mastering the pull-up, and after the pulldown in the NSCA's pulling progression.
DemandEasy
Equipment requiredA cable machine
Muscle focusBack · Triceps · Abs
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Stand a step back from a high pulley, hinged forward a little with soft knees, a bar held overhand with the arms long out in front and up.
Sweep the bar down in an arc to the thighs, the arms straight.
Let it rise back under control.
Form cues
Keep the elbows straight.
Don't let the trunk rock.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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