Cable Pullover

An isolation cable exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoTeres major, Triceps brachii

Setup

Hinge slightly forward and drive the handle down in an arc using the lats.

How to do it well

  • Set the pulley high with a straight bar or rope
  • Keep a slight elbow bend fixed
  • Pull the handle down to the thighs

Common mistakes

  • Bending the elbows into a pushdown
  • Leaning too far and losing lat tension

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.