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How to do Cable Pulldown (Pro Lat Bar)

The cable pulldown (pro lat bar) is a strength exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also works the biceps and forearms. It is performed using a cable machine with a pro lat bar attachment.

Cable Pulldown (Pro Lat Bar) demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Category
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How to do Cable Pulldown (Pro Lat Bar), step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height so that your thighs are parallel to the ground and your feet are flat on the floor.
  2. Grasp the lat bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Sit down and lean back slightly, keeping your chest up and your back straight.
  4. Pull the bar down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the bar back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Pulldown (Pro Lat Bar) works your lats as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Variations

Cable Pulldown (Pro Lat Bar) is a variation of Lat Pulldown.

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Cable Pulldown (Pro Lat 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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