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Lat Pulldown

Also known as Pulldown

BackCable / MachineCompoundBilateralBeginner
Demonstration coming soon
01 /Setup

Set the thigh pad snug, take a slightly wider than shoulder-width overhand grip and sit tall with a small backward lean.

02 /Execution

Pull the bar toward the upper chest by driving the elbows down, then return under control until the arms are fully extended.

03 /Key Cues
  • Chest up, small consistent torso angle
  • Drive the elbows down, not back
  • Full stretch at the top
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Leaning back and rowing the weight
  • Pulling behind the neck
  • Using momentum from the hips
05 /Variations
  • Neutral-grip pulldown
  • Underhand pulldown
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.