Cable Lateral Pulldown (with Rope Attachment)
The lat pulldown with a rope instead of a bar: the palms face each other and the ends spread apart at the upper chest.
How to do it
Setup
Thighs under the pads, a rope on the high pulley, one end in each hand, arms long overhead.
Steps
- Pull the rope to the upper chest, elbows driving down.
- Spread the ends apart as they pass the chin.
- Let the rope rise to long arms with control.
Common mistakes
Ends pinched together at the chest: pull them apart; the split is what the rope adds. Leaning far back: keep a small fixed lean. Stack lifting you off the seat: thighs locked under the pads.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale on the return.
