Pullover

Cable pullover

What it works

Works

Lats

Also works

Chest

Equipment

Cable

How to do it

  1. Stand facing a high pulley with a straight bar or rope.
  2. Grip the handle with your arms extended and a slight, fixed elbow bend.
  3. Pull the handle down in an arc toward your thighs, contracting your lats.
  4. Keep your arms nearly straight throughout the movement.
  5. Return under control until you feel the lat stretch at the top.

Common mistakes

  • Bending the elbows and turning it into a pulldown
  • Using torso momentum
  • Losing tension at the top

Other variations

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