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§ L · Exercises · BackUpdated 6/2026

Lever Cross Lat Pulldown

An excellent exercise for the latissimus dorsi because the lever arms guide the movement path and the cross-pull emphasizes the stretch of the lats.

Muscle group
Back
Equipment
Machine
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Back
Supporting muscles
BicepsForearm

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Sit at the lever cross lat pulldown machine and secure your thighs under the pads. Keep your chest up and brace your core.

  2. 02

    Grip the handles and start with your arms overhead. Don't let your shoulders rise toward your ears; keep your shoulder blades down.

  3. 03

    Pull the lever arms down and slightly forward toward your upper chest, letting your elbows travel down along your sides, and pull your shoulder blades together.

  4. 04

    Pause for a brief squeeze at the bottom and keep your chest open without leaning back.

  5. 05

    Return the lever arms upward under control to a full stretch, maintaining tension in your back throughout the entire range of motion.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Lever Cross Lat Pulldown 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 · Tips

Keep your wrists neutral and lead the pull with your elbows rather than pulling with your biceps. Keep your hips still and avoid swinging your upper body so the load stays on your back.

An excellent exercise for the latissimus dorsi because the lever arms guide the movement path and the cross-pull emphasizes the stretch of the lats.

More exercises: Back

§ 05 · Same muscles

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