Cable Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown on Floor Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Lat Pulldown
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Cable Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown on Floor
- Sit at a cable machine with your feet flat on the floor.
- Grab the handles with a parallel grip and pull the cable down towards your chest.
- Keep your elbows close to your body as you pull down.
- Pause at the bottom of the movement and then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning back excessively during the pull.
- Not fully extending the arms on the return.
- Using too much weight, compromising form.
Modifications
- Use less weight to maintain proper form.
- Perform the exercise seated to provide more support.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the exercise.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the bottom of the movement.
- Control the weight during both the pulling and releasing phases.
Cable Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown on Floor Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
latissimus dorsi
cable exercise
upper body
shoulder stability
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