Lever Isolateral Pulldown
The Lever Isolateral Pulldown primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower) and stabilizer support from the Triceps (Long Head). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine compound pull exercise targeting the Latissimus Dorsi.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Vertical Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Latissimus Dorsi |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachioradialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on seat. Reach up and grasp handles with wide overhand grip. Execution: Pull levers down to sides of shoulders. Return until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments: Range of motion will be compromised if grip istoo wide. SeeLever Pulldownperformed on alternative apparatus. Also see exercise with
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