Back exercise

Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown

LatsCableIntermediate

The full range-of-motion lat pulldown is a back exercise that targets the lats with cable. Watch the demo, then follow the step-by-step form guide below.

Looping demonstration — tap play to watch the full movement.

How to do the full range-of-motion lat pulldown

  1. Either standing or seated on a high bench, grasp two stirrup cables that are attached to the high pulleys. Grab with the opposing hand so your arms are crisscrossed about you and your palms are facing forward.

  2. Keeping your chest up and maintaining a slight arch in your lower back, pull the handles down as if you were doing a regular pulldown. The range of motion will be more of an arc. During the movement, rotate your hands so that in the bottom position your palms face each other rather than forward. Return slowly to the starting position and repeat.

Details

Primary muscles
Lats
Secondary muscles
BicepsMiddle backShoulders
Equipment & classification
CableLevel: IntermediateForce: PullMechanic: Compound

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Educational information only — not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and talk to your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program.

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