Cable Wide Grip Lat Pulldown Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Levator Scapulae, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Biceps Brachii, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
How to: Cable Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
- Adjust the cable pulldown machine to your height.
- Select the desired weight on the machine.
- Grasp the wide grip bar with both hands, palms facing forward.
- Sit down and secure your knees under the pad.
- Pull the bar down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Control the bar back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back during the pull.
- Using too much weight, compromising form.
- Not fully engaging the lats throughout the range.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to maintain form.
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is uncomfortable.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back during the pulldown.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Control the motion and avoid using momentum.
Cable Wide Grip Lat Pulldown Alternatives
Tags
back
lat pulldown
strength
cable
upper body
muscle building