Cable Lat Pulldown with V-bar
A great exercise for training the latissimus dorsi with a unilateral pulling angle and a neutral grip.
Base exercise: Lat pulldownMuscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Sit at the lat pulldown machine and adjust the thigh pad so your thighs stay locked under the pads with your feet on the floor.
- 02
Grab the V-bar with both hands using a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and extend your arms overhead. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
- 03
Pull the handle straight down toward your upper chest, driving your elbows down and slightly back. Start the pull by drawing your shoulder blades down.
- 04
Pause briefly at the bottom and squeeze your back without leaning back or swinging your torso.
- 05
Let the handle return up under control until your arms are straight and you feel a stretch in your back.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftCable Lat Pulldown with V-bar is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 04 · TipsThink about driving your elbows down toward your sides rather than pulling the handle with your hands. Keep your torso almost upright so the pull stays in your back.
A great exercise for training the latissimus dorsi with a unilateral pulling angle and a neutral grip.
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