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How to do Cable Lat Pulldown Full Range Of Motion

The cable lat pulldown full range of motion is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) using a cable machine. It also engages the biceps, rhomboids, and rear deltoids. The movement involves pulling a cable bar down towards the chest while seated, emphasizing a full range of motion for optimal muscle activation.

Cable Lat Pulldown Full Range Of Motion demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Biceps, Rhomboids and Rear deltoids
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Category
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How to do Cable Lat Pulldown Full Range Of Motion, step by step

  1. Sit on the lat pulldown machine with your knees positioned under the pads.
  2. Grasp the cable bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lean back slightly and keep your chest up, maintaining a slight arch in your lower back.
  4. Pull the bar down towards your upper chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the bar back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Lat Pulldown Full Range Of Motion works your lats as the main mover, with help from your biceps, rhomboids and rear deltoids.

Variations

Cable Lat Pulldown Full Range Of Motion is a variation of Lat Pulldown.

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Cable Lat Pulldown Full Range Of Motion is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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