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lever cross lat pulldown

lever cross lat pulldown is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Adjust the seat to secure your thighs tightly under the roller pads, grasp the handles firmly, and lower your shoulders while keeping your chest up.

Step 2. Exhale as you drive your elbows down and slightly back, pulling the handles toward your upper chest, and hold briefly at the bottom to maximize the back contraction.

Step 3. Inhale and slowly return the handles back overhead under control until your arms are fully extended, maintaining muscle tension throughout the entire movement without swinging your body.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

lats

Secondary muscles

bicepsrhomboidsrear deltoids

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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