Lat Pulldown
The Lat Pulldown primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper), with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major, Teres Minor and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Rhomboids. It is a cable compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
Seated cable pulling exercise with pronated grip pulling bar to chest.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Vertical Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper) |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major, Teres Minor |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Primary Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
- Primary Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Minor (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rhomboids (back)
Instructions
- 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, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper).
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