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Lat Pulldown

Strength Upper body

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Pull a bar down to the upper chest while staying tall. Classic width-builder for the back and a great pull-up progression.

Option. Wide overhand for more lat emphasis, neutral or underhand for more biceps involvement. Never pull behind the neck.

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  1. 1

    Sit with thighs secured under the pads. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  2. 2

    Lean back just a touch (10–15 degrees), chest up, shoulders packed down and back.

  3. 3

    Pull the bar to the upper chest by driving the elbows down and back. Squeeze the lats at the bottom.

  4. 4

    Control the return until the arms are fully extended and you feel a stretch.

  5. 5

    Avoid excessive swinging or using momentum.

  6. 6

    Keep the neck neutral — eyes forward.

Lat Pulldown

  • Builds a strong, wide back and improves pull-up strength
  • Excellent mind-muscle connection for the lats
  • Scales from assisted beginners to heavy power-user loads

Lat Pulldown

Upper body

Move type

Strength

Targets

Back Shoulders Biceps

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