Straight Arm Pulldowns

While this movement looks like a tricep press-down, it is actually more similar to a d.b. pullover. Execution starts with knees slightly bent, lower back arched, abdominals drawn in, elbows straight and bar at eye level. As you pull the bar toward your thighs, keep head and chest up and elbows locked. I use this exercise in many different training routines because it requires so many different muscles. When performed correctly you will work your lats (lattisimus dorsi), deltoids, triceps, abs, and the serratus muscles which run from the front of your rib cage to your shoulder blades and play an important role in shoulder stability.