Lat pulldown
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Lats
- Low load
- Biceps, Forearms · Flexors, and Upper back · Teres
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Set the thigh pad snug, take a grip slightly wider than shoulder width, and lean back only a small amount — then stay there. Pull the bar to the collarbone by driving the elbows down, squeeze, and let the bar rise under control to a full stretch. Never pull behind the neck, and do not turn it into a row by rocking the torso.
Form cues
- Small backward lean, then stay still
- Pull to the collarbone, not behind the neck
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Elbow
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.