---
title: "Straight Bar Cable Pull Down"
description: "Stand facing a cable machine with a straight bar attached to the high pulley."
locale: en
slug: straight-bar-cable-pull-down
url: "https://hi.fitness/exercises/straight-bar-cable-pull-down"
primaryMuscle: "Lats"
secondaryMuscles: ["Core","Front delts","Triceps"]
equipment: ["Cable"]
category: "Strength"
format: "Reps · Weight"
video: "https://hi.fitness/exercise-media/public/video/454ebfab-straight-bar-cable-pull-down.mp4"
updatedAt: 2026-09-14T20:59:33+00:00
---
# Straight Bar Cable Pull Down

Stand facing a cable machine with a straight bar attached to the high pulley.

## How to do it

1. Stand facing a cable machine with a straight bar attached to the high pulley. Grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, palms facing down.
2. Slightly bend your knees, push your hips back, and lean your torso forward slightly. Pull the bar down towards your thighs in a straight line, keeping your arms straight and your elbows slightly bent.
3. Pull the bar down until it reaches your thighs, feeling a strong contraction in your lats.
4. Slowly return the bar to the starting position with control, maintaining tension in your lats. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

## Form tips

- Breathe steadily: exhale as you pull the bar down and inhale as you return it to the starting position.
- Adjust the weight on the cable machine to provide enough challenge without compromising form.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid shrugging them towards your ears.

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