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Lat Pulldown demonstration

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Strength / Cable

Lat Pulldown

A cable machine exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi.

Equipment

Cable

Experience

beginner

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Biceps · Rear Delts · Rhomboids

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sit at the lat pulldown machine with thighs secured under the pads.

  2. 02

    Grip the wide bar with an overhand grip.

  3. 03

    Pull the bar down to your upper chest, squeezing your lats.

  4. 04

    Slowly return the bar to the starting position.

  5. 05

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.