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How to do Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-bar

The cable lateral pulldown with v-bar is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) using a cable machine and v-bar attachment. It also engages the biceps and forearms as secondary muscles.

Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-bar demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Category
Back

How to do Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-bar, step by step

  1. Sit down on the cable pulldown machine and grab the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip.
  2. Adjust the knee pad so that your thighs are secured under it.
  3. Keep your back straight and lean back slightly.
  4. Pull the v-bar down towards your upper chest while keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. Squeeze your back muscles at the bottom of the movement.
  6. Slowly return the v-bar to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-bar works your lats as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Variations

Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-bar is a variation of Lat Pulldown.

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Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-bar 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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