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Lat Pulldown

Beginner

Lat Pulldown

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Lat Pulldown is a fantastic exercise to strengthen the major muscle in your back, which promotes good postures and spinal stability.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Sit on the lat pulldown station and grip the bar with an overhand grip which should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and your arms should be completely straight and your torso vertical.
  • Step 2

    Pull your shoulder blades down and back and pull the bar towards your chest. Pause and then slowly return to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Lat Pulldown targets Abs, Back, Biceps as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Avoid rounding your upper back. Sit up straight with your chest up and your shoulders back.
  • Do not use a partial range of motion. Pull the bar up to your collarbone.