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Lat Pulldowns

Probably one of the most well known exercises for training the lats and is a powerful building exercise for the back, giving your body good width, thickness and strength.

Check out the exercise description below to learn how to correctly perform this back exercise which includes tips for getting the technique right and also a video demonstration.



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LAT PULLDOWNS
Exercise Type Primary Movers Secondary Movers
Compound /
Weight Machines 		Lats Rear Delts, Biceps, Forearms, Traps
Exercise Description:

1). Start by adjusting the leg support so that it is comfortably resting on your upper thighs. Select the wide flat bar and attach it to the high pulley and choose a light to medium weight to begin with to get the technique correct.

2).Grasp the bar with an overhand grip just wider than shoulder width apart and pull the bar down as you sit down, locking your thighs under the leg supports.

3).Slowly let the bar extend your arms up until your arms are straight, maintaining a slight bend in the elbows.

4).Pull the bar down to mid chest, pausing for a second and repeat.

Video:
Exercise Tips:

  • If you're new to the lat pulldown then it can be beneficial and safer to have a spotter to aid you on the initial pulldown but also to help you if you get into trouble with the weight.

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    Exercise Variations:

  • The lat pulldowns can be done using a variety of different bars and handles to target different areas of the upper body. All forms of lat pulldown will work the lats effectively but the close grip pulldowns for example will predominately work the biceps as well as the lats.

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