Technical data
| Detail |
Specification |
| Added height |
+16.5 cm to your structure |
| Pulley material |
High-quality aluminum |
| Upright compatibility |
60 x 60 mm with 1.6 cm holes |
| Accessory weight |
6 kg |
| Accessories included |
Straight pull bar |
| Angle of resistance |
70° from vertical |
| Installation |
Easy, no special tools required |
Develop your back and arms with the Athena High Pulley Pull-Up
Optimize your at-home workouts with the Athena Adjustable High Pulley, a compact, sturdy and easy-to-install strength-building accessory designed to effectively strengthen your back, arms and shoulders.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, the high-pulley pull-up is a must for improving your posture and building your back, strength and muscle mass with the right exercises. The cable system, positioned overhead, enables a fluid, controlled pull with an optimized 70° angle, for a safe, natural movement.
Highlights:
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Quick installation, compatible with standard uprights (60x60 mm)
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Aluminum pulleys for smooth, silent movement
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Straight pull bar included
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Can be used with complementary accessories: leg support or rowing seat
Possible exercises and muscle groups involved in high pulley pulling
The high pulley pull is used to build different muscle groups, and enables you to perform several back-building exercises.
| Exercise |
Main muscles |
Secondary muscles |
| Vertical pulley pull |
Latissimus dorsi, trapezius |
Biceps, posterior deltoids |
| Tight grip pull |
Rhomboids, biceps |
Forearm, round |
| Neck pull |
Trapezius, posterior deltoids |
Shoulders, biceps |
| Pronation pull |
Dorsalis major, posterior deltoids |
Brachialis, trapezius |
| Pulley triceps extension |
Triceps brachii |
Shoulders, forearms |
How to use Unistrength
For optimal training, add our rowing accessory to transform the pulley into a horizontal pull, or combine it with the Athena leg support to stabilize your body during exercise.
Frequently asked questions
What are the specifications of the Athéna lat pulldown?
Aluminium pulleys, 6 kg, +16.5 cm of height added to the structure, straight pulldown bar included, compatible with the 60 x 60 mm uprights with 1.6 cm holes. Installation with no specific tools.
Why is the cable placed overhead?
To allow a vertical pull with a suitable resistance angle, which gives more stability and targets the lats more effectively than a classic adjustable pulley.
Which exercises can be done with the lat pulldown?
Lat pulldown, close-grip pulldown, behind-the-neck pulldown, pronated pulldown and cable triceps extension.
Which accessories go well with the lat pulldown?
The Athéna leg holder to stabilise the body on heavy pulls, and a bench or the row attachment as a seat, which also lets you turn the pulley into a seated row.
