Straight Arm Pulldown - Lats Gym Exercise - Latissimus Dorsi Workout
Exercise Overview
The straight arm pulldown is a strengthening exercise that primarily targets the latissimus dorsi and assists with shoulder extension control. It is often used to improve upper-body pulling mechanics, scapular stability, and functional overhead-to-downward arm movement.
Muscles Involved
Latissimus dorsiTeres majorPosterior deltoidTrapeziusRhomboidsSerratus anteriorTriceps brachii (long head)
Related Conditions
Shoulder weaknessScapular dyskinesisRotator cuff dysfunctionPostural shoulder impairmentOverhead movement dysfunctionGeneral upper-body deconditioning
