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.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper)
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), 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, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper).

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