Exercise Comparison
Cable Incline Pushdown vs Latissimus Dorsi-SMR
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Cable Incline Pushdown
Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.
Grasp the straight bar attachment overhead with a pronated (overhand; palms down) shoulder width grip and extend your arms in front of you. The bar should be around 2 inches away from your upper thighs. This will be your starting position.
Keeping the upper arms stationary, lift your arms back in a semi circle until the bar is straight over your head. Breathe in during this portion of the movement.
Slowly go back to the starting position using your lats and hold the contraction once you reach the starting position. Breathe out during the execution of this movement.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Latissimus Dorsi-SMR
While lying on the floor, place a foam roll under your back and to one side, just behind your arm pit. This will be your starting position.
Keep the arm of the side being stretched behind and to the side of you as you shift your weight onto your lats, keeping your upper body off of the ground. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the lats. Cable Incline Pushdown is a beginner exercise using cable, while Latissimus Dorsi-SMR is beginner and uses foam roll. Choose Cable Incline Pushdown if you have access to cable, or Latissimus Dorsi-SMR if you prefer foam roll.