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cable lat pulldown full range of motion

cable lat pulldown full range of motion exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: lats. Equipment: cable.

cable lat pulldown full range of motion exercise demonstration
Target muscle
lats
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

biceps, rhomboids, rear deltoids

How to perform

  1. Sit on the lat pulldown machine with your knees positioned under the pads.
  2. Grasp the cable bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lean back slightly and keep your chest up, maintaining a slight arch in your lower back.
  4. Pull the bar down towards your upper chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the bar back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.