Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Close-Grip Lat Pulldown, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Latissimus dorsi |
| Also | Biceps brachii, Teres major |
Setup
Lock the thigh pad snug so you can pull without lifting off the seat.
How to do it well
- Use a narrow neutral or V-handle
- Pull the handle to the upper chest
- Drive the elbows down and back
Common mistakes
- Leaning back excessively
- Using biceps to yank the weight
Free programs with Close-Grip Lat Pulldown
Similar exercises
- Cable Pullover
- Lat Pulldown
- Neutral-Grip Pulldown
- Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown
- Seated Cable Row
- Single-Arm High Cable Row
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.