Lat Pulldown

Step-by-step technique for Lat Pulldown, an exercise for lats using cable. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Sit down and secure your thighs under the pad.
  2. Grip the bar wider than shoulder-width.
  3. Pull the bar down to your upper chest and squeeze your shoulder blades.
  4. Return under control to straight arms.
Coach tip: Lead with your elbows down, not your hands.

Muscles worked

Primary: Lats
Secondary: Biceps, Upper Back

Lat Pulldown is a strength exercise that loads the lats using cable. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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