latsmachine
reverse grip pulldown
reverse grip pulldown is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Sit at the machine and grab the bar with a reverse grip (palms facing you), shoulder-width apart.
Step 2. Pull the bar down toward your upper chest by contracting your lats, driving your elbows down and back.
Step 3. Squeeze your lats at the bottom, focusing on the lower lat contraction.
Step 4. Slowly return the bar to the starting position under control, maintaining muscle tension.
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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