Wide-grip Lat Pull-down
Muscle Groups: Lats
Wide-grip Lat Pull-down focuses on Lats, with Traps, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Wide-grip Lat Pull-down with proper form and technique.
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Sit on a bench facing an adjustable cable machine with a lat pulldown bar positioned on a high setting. With your back straight, grab the bar with an overhand grip, your arms fully extended and your hands about twice shoulder-width apart.
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Pull your shoulder blades down and back, bringing the bar to your chest. Pause and then return to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Wide-grip Lat Pull-down safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Sit tall with your chest up and shoulders back.
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Pull the bar all the way to your chest.
Secondary Muscles
While Wide-grip Lat Pull-down primarily targets Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Wide-grip Lat Pull-down, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Wide-grip Lat 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.
