Strength exercise

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown

How to do it

  1. Sit at the lat pulldown machine and secure the thighs under the pads, gripping the bar wider than shoulder width with an overhand grip.
  2. Lean the torso back slightly and lift the chest to set the starting position.
  3. Pull the bar down to the upper chest, driving the elbows down and back to work the back and biceps.
  4. Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the bottom of the pull.
  5. Return the bar to full arm extension with control, inhaling as it rises and exhaling on the pull down.
  6. Keep the torso lean minimal and avoid using body weight or leaning back excessively to move the bar.

Muscles worked

BackMuscles located in the upper and lower back, responsible for pulling movements and maintaining posture. All Back exercises
BicepsMuscles located in the upper arm, primarily responsible for flexing the elbow. All Biceps exercises

Related Back exercises

Type
Strength
Equipment
Lat Pulldown Machine
Primary muscles
Back, Biceps
Measured in
Reps and weight