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  • noun Plural form of pull-down.

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Examples

  • For strength, he might do a series of free-weight exercises such as lat pull-downs, dead lifts, single-leg squats, shoulder press, bench press and incline presses.

    Climb Every Mountain (But Train Hard First) Jen Murphy 2011

  • For the upper extremity, bench press, overhead shoulder press, biceps curls, triceps extension, pull-downs, and rows are beneficial for the cyclist.

    VeloNews Training Center: Is strength training for cycling a good idea? 2010

  • At the gym: 20 minutes stationary bike, then 60-minutes of weight training, including abs, chest (3 sets, 12 reps bench press; 3 sets, 12 reps inclined bench; 3 sets, 12 reps pec machine); back (3 sets, 12 reps of increasing weight seated rowing machine; 3 sets, 12 reps back machine; 3 sets, 12 reps of increasing weight overhead pull-downs).

    Finding Balance in New York 2008

  • He does three sets of a handful of exercises like chest presses and lat pull-downs using a low weight and completing high repetitions.

    Virginia Governor Mandates Time to Run 2008

  • Gym workout after work, includes 20 minutes bike; 60-minutes weights including abs, chest (3 sets, 12 reps bench press; 3 sets, 12 reps inclined bench; 3 sets, 12 reps pec machine), back (3 sets, 12 reps of increasing weight seated rowing machine; 3 sets, 12 reps back machine you push out in front of you; 3 sets, 12 reps of increasing weight overhead pull-downs)

    Finding Balance in New York 2008

  • Did you click the little pull-downs for each category?

    What's Your Walk Score? David Wharton 2007

  • If you really insist on cluttering up Windows and Office and IE with a zillion features and pull-downs and tiny buttons, okay, we can't stop you.

    Microsoft: No longer family friendly 2007

  • To strengthen these muscles, experts suggest workouts that include crunches for the abdominals and exercises that work the upper back, such as seated rows, reverse flies and lateral pull-downs, because they allow for a wide range of motion and keep the body in an open and upright position.

    The Tall Game 2006

  • The latest batch of pull-downs from the attic included MGM's 2000 Amazon.com exclusive, Elio Petri's A QUIET PLACE IN THE COUNTRY now out of print.

    A Quiet Day at Home 2006

  • The latest batch of pull-downs from the attic included MGM's 2000 Amazon.com exclusive, Elio Petri's A QUIET PLACE IN THE COUNTRY now out of print.

    Archive 2006-12-24 2006

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