How to do a lat pulldown

lats, upper back, biceps

Muscles worked
lats, upper back, biceps
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • No equipment

How to do it

  1. Sit down, lock your thighs under the pad and grip the bar a bit wider than your shoulders.
  2. Lean back slightly and pull the bar to your upper chest, driving your elbows down.
  3. Let the bar rise slowly until your arms are straight.
Common mistake

Swinging the torso back to yank the weight down.

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