latsmachine

one arm lat pulldown

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

Steps

Step 1. Stand or sit perpendicular to the machine, grasp the handle with one hand, and keep your feet shoulder-width apart for stability.

Step 2. Pull the handle down toward your body while keeping your arm close to your side, using your back muscles rather than your biceps.

Step 3. Once your hand is level with your chest, slowly return the handle to the starting position with control, avoiding the weight stack from touching down.

Step 4. Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch to the other arm and perform the same number of reps.

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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