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cable lateral pulldown with v-bar

cable lateral pulldown with v-bar exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: lats. Equipment: cable.

cable lateral pulldown with v-bar exercise demonstration
Target muscle
lats
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  1. Sit down on the cable pulldown machine and grab the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip.
  2. Adjust the knee pad so that your thighs are secured under it.
  3. Keep your back straight and lean back slightly.
  4. Pull the v-bar down towards your upper chest while keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. Squeeze your back muscles at the bottom of the movement.
  6. Slowly return the v-bar to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.