Pulling: back and biceps
Lat pulldown
Muscles worked: Lats · upper back · biceps
How to do it
- Set up. Sit with thighs secured under the pads and feet planted. Grip the bar above you and keep your chest comfortably lifted.
- Move. Draw the elbows down to bring the bar in front of your face towards your upper chest. Do not pull behind your neck.
- Finish. Return the bar upwards under control without shrugging or swinging. Keep the selected load manageable.
Common mistakes
- Pulling the bar behind your neck.
- Leaning right back to move the weight.
- Letting the bar fly up.
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