Reverse-grip Pull-down
Muscle Groups: Lats, Biceps
Reverse-grip Pull-down focuses on Lats, Biceps, with Traps, Abs, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Reverse-grip Pull-down with proper form and technique.
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Sit on the pull-down machine and secure your knees under the pads.
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Grab the bar with an underhand grip, hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
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Lean back slightly, engage your core, and pull the bar down towards your upper chest.
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Squeeze your shoulder blades together and drive your elbows down, feeling your lats contract.
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Continue pulling until the bar is at or just below your chin.
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Slowly and with control, extend your arms to allow the bar to return to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your lats.
Secondary Muscles
While Reverse-grip Pull-down primarily targets Lats, Biceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps, Abs, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Reverse-grip Pull-down, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
