Lat Pulldown

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Technique

How to perform Lat Pulldown

1. Adjust the seat and thigh pad of the lat-pulldown station so your feet are supported and your thighs stay under the pad.
2. Grip the wide pulldown bar overhand at a comfortable width wider than your shoulders.
3. Start with your arms overhead and your torso slightly leaned back without swinging.
4. Pull your elbows down toward your sides to bring the bar toward your upper chest.
5. Keep your head clear of the bar and avoid increasing the lean to finish the pull.
6. Return the bar overhead under control, allowing your elbows and shoulder blades to move rather than keeping them pinned down.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi.