latsmachine
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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