Exercises
Lat Pulldown form guide
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Lat Pulldown

Works your lats with help from biceps, upper back, rear delts.

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How to do it

  1. 1Sit with your thighs under the pad and grip the bar slightly wider than your shoulders.
  2. 2Lean back slightly and pull the bar to your upper chest.
  3. 3Squeeze your shoulder blades down and back.
  4. 4Let the bar rise slowly until your arms are straight.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
LatsBicepsUpper backRear delts

Get it right

  • Pull with your elbows
  • Chest up

Avoid this

  • Pulling behind your neck
  • Leaning way back and swinging