cable incline pushdown: technique and muscles worked

Animated demonstration of cable incline pushdown

How to do this exercise

Step:1 Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
Step:2 Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step:3 Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step:4 Lean forward slightly and keep your back straight.
Step:5 Pull the bar down towards your thighs by extending your elbows.
Step:6 Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return the bar to the starting position.
Step:7 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Equipment: Barbell Cable machine
Body part: Back
Target muscle: Latissimus dorsi
Secondary muscle: Biceps Trapezius Rhomboids Posterior deltoid

Hypertrophy grade

Good7 / 10

Nemeo’s take

This exercise, a specialized variation of the classic vertical pull, accentuates the tension on the latissimus dorsi thanks to the angle of the bust and the initial stretch, while limiting inertia. Its stability remains correct but less than a seated pull-up due to the leaning posture. The grip and core bracing can become limiting before the back on high loads. Overall effective in stimulating hypertrophy, with good movement control, but the isolation remains a little lower than a strict guided pull.

This catalog score reflects Nemeo’s assessment of the exercise’s muscle-building potential. It is not a standardized scientific rating or a personalized recommendation.

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