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Lat pulldown

StrengthPull VDifficulty ★GymSwim
4 MET
≈ 50 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Grip wider than shoulders, knees under the pad.
  2. Pull the bar to your upper chest with a slight lean back.
  3. Control the return to a full stretch.

Coaching cues

  • Lead with the elbows
  • Long neck

Common mistakes

  • Yanking with the arms
  • Pulling behind the neck

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Lats
  • Biceps
  • Upper back
  • Forearms & grip

Primary: Lats · Secondary: Biceps, Upper back, Forearms & grip

Equipment

Cable machine or Machines