latsmachine
close grip lat pulldown
close grip lat pulldown is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Sit securely on the machine and grab the V-bar with a close, neutral grip. Brace your core and lean back slightly.
Step 2. Pull the handle down toward your upper chest, focusing on driving the elbows down and back to squeeze the lats.
Step 3. Hold the contraction briefly at the bottom, then slowly extend your arms back up, fully stretching the lats.
Step 4. Avoid body swinging and maintain constant tension on the muscles throughout the movement.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
lats
Secondary muscles
bicepsforearms
Primary body parts
back
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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