Cable Suspension Back Stretch
Seated at a lat pulldown, straight arms holding the bar, let the stack draw the shoulders up; the lats lengthen as in a hang.
How to do it
Setup
Seated at a lat pulldown, thighs under the pads, a wide overhand grip on the bar, arms straight.
Steps
- Let the bar draw the arms up until the shoulders rise toward the ears.
- Sit tall and let the sides of the back lengthen.
- Hold and breathe, then guide the bar up to rest before letting go.
Common mistakes
Too heavy a stack: pick a weight that only draws the arms, never lifts you. Letting go with the stack raised: guide the bar back to rest first. Bending the elbows: keep the arms straight so the lats take the stretch.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
