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Lat Pulldown Machine Scapular Depression

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Muscles worked

High load
Traps · Lower
Medium load
Lats
Low load
Forearms

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Sit securely at a lat pulldown machine and grasp the overhead bar. With light resistance and elbows nearly straight, draw your shoulder blades down to lower the bar a short distance. Pause, then let your shoulder blades rise slowly without bending your elbows or leaning back.

Form cues

  • Keep your elbows nearly straight.
  • Move your shoulder blades, not your arms.
  • Keep your ribs down.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper back

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.