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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