Rope Straight-Arm Pulldown

Rope Straight-Arm Pulldown demonstration

How to Perform

1. 1Attach a rope to a high pulley and make your weight selection. Stand a couple feet back from the pulley with your feet staggered and take the rope with both hands. Lean forward from the hip, keeping your back straight, with your arms extended up in front of you. This will be your starting position.
2. 2Keeping your arms straight, extend the shoulder to pull the rope down to your thighs.
3. 3Pause at the bottom of the motion, squeezing your lats.
4. 4Return to the starting position without allowing the weight to fully rest on the stack.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
• •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
• •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
• •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps