Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of 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, Rhomboids |
Setup
Anchor the thighs under the pad so the body stays stable during the pull.
How to do it well
- Grip slightly wider than shoulders
- Pull the bar to the upper chest
- Drive the elbows down and squeeze the lats
Common mistakes
- Leaning back too far
- Pulling the bar behind the neck
Free programs with Lat Pulldown
- Full Body (3 day)
- Tiered Strength (4 workouts, 3 days a week)
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (4 day)
Similar exercises
- Cable Pullover
- Close-Grip 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.