Cable Neutral Grip Lat Pulldown Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
How to: Cable Neutral Grip Lat Pulldown
- Sit at the cable machine with a neutral grip bar attachment.
- Adjust the seat height if necessary so that the bar aligns with your upper chest.
- Grip the bar with palms facing each other and engage your core.
- Pull the bar downwards towards your chest while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause briefly at the bottom before slowly returning to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to pull the weight down instead of controlled movement.
- Allowing the shoulders to rise or rounding the back.
- Pulling too low and effectively losing tension on the lats.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to focus on form.
- Perform the exercise seated for added stability.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the pull.
- Maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the bottom.
Cable Neutral Grip Lat Pulldown Alternatives
Tags
latissimus dorsi
back
cable exercise
strength training
pulldown
shoulders