How to perform the Lat Pulldown
- 1Sit at the pulldown machine, set the thigh pads snug over your legs, grab the bar a little wider than shoulder-width with your palms facing forward, and sit tall with your chest up and feet flat on the floor. Lean back just slightly so the bar is over your upper chest, arms straight but not locked, and keep your ribs lifted, not slouched.
- 2Pull the bar down toward the top of your chest by driving your elbows down and in toward your sides, squeezing your back at the bottom while keeping your shoulders away from your ears, then slowly let the bar rise back up under control until your arms are almost straight. Exhale as you pull the bar down, inhale as you let it go back up, keeping the movement smooth and avoiding any swinging or jerking.
Coach tips
- Think about pulling your elbows down toward your back pockets instead of just pulling with your hands to really feel your lats working.
- Keep your chest up and avoid rounding your back or letting your shoulders roll forward at the bottom of the pull.
- Don’t pull the bar behind your neck; bring it to the front of your chest to protect your shoulders and neck.
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