Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown

A compound cable exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Cable
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoBiceps brachii, Rhomboids

Setup

The supinated grip shortens the moment arm and emphasizes the lower lats.

How to do it well

  • Grip the bar underhand shoulder-width
  • Pull to the upper chest
  • Drive the elbows straight down

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back to complete the rep
  • Over-relying on the biceps

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.