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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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