Lat Pulldown Machine

The Lat Pulldown Machine primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Trapezius (Upper) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

Pull the bar down in front of your body while seated in the machine.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Trapezius (Upper)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Adjust machine seat and pads to fit body. Sit or position body in 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.

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