Lat Pulldown
Builds back width and prepares beginners for pull-ups.
- Main muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- beginner
How to do it
- 1Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulders and sit with thighs locked in.
- 2Lean back slightly and pull the bar to your upper chest.
- 3Control it back up to straight arms.
Coach's tips
- Lead with your elbows, not your hands
- Pause briefly at the bottom
Common mistakes
- • Pulling behind the neck
- • Swinging the torso