Do the straight arm
pull down,
which approximates the feel of a straight arm dumbbell pull-over across
a flat bench, to really target the lower-lat tie-in. A lot of
bodybuilders use too much weight and, as a result, they can't do it with
proper form. Bad form does not translate to good results. Follow the
following steps to use straight arm pull down as a great exercise to
train your back muscle:
On a cable
pull-down or triceps pressdown apparatus, place your hands about 12
inches apart on a straight bar.
Maintain a slight
bend in your knees and lean forward about 10-30 degrees at the
waist.
Extend your arms
out in front of you. The angle in your elbows won't change from this
position.
Establishing the
mind-muscle link, press the bar down until your arms are by your
sides. Use a controlled movement and squeeze the lats at the point
of peak contraction.
Allow the bar to
slowly rise up higher than your head at the top of the movement when
doing the straight arm pull down workout .