Close Grip Lat Pulldown

The Close Grip Lat Pulldown primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius (Middle), with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Teres Major, Teres Minor and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Rhomboids. It is a cable compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

Lat pulldown with closer grip width emphasizing lower lats and increasing bicep involvement.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius (Middle)
SecondaryBrachialis, Teres Major, Teres Minor

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Pull body or weight upward until upper arms are at sides. Lower under control to starting position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Trapezius (Middle).

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