Lever Close Grip Pulldown

The Lever Close Grip Pulldown primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Triceps (Long Head). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

A machine compound pull exercise targeting the Latissimus Dorsi.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi
SecondaryBrachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp parallel lever bars. Sit with thighs under supports. Execution: Pull down handles to sides of chest while leaning back slightly. Return until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments: Erector Spinaecan become slightly engaged when torso arches back.

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