Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown

Description

The cable close grip front lat pulldown is performed seated under a cable with a close grip V-handle attachment. The handle pulls down to the upper chest with the elbows tucked. The close grip biases the lower lats and adds biceps work for a strong pulldown variation.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown Instructions

  1. Sit at a cable lat pulldown machine with thighs under the pads.
  2. Attach a close grip V-handle to the cable.
  3. Reach up and grab the handle with a neutral grip.
  4. Sit upright with a slight backward lean.
  5. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  6. Pull the handle down to your upper chest.
  7. Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides.
  8. Squeeze the lats hard, then return slowly to the start.

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown Form & Visual

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown Benefits

  • Targets the lower lats
  • Builds lat thickness
  • Adds biceps work
  • Strong neutral grip variation
  • Constant cable tension
  • Useful for back hypertrophy

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked

  • Latissimus dorsi
  • Rhomboids
  • Biceps brachii
  • Rear deltoid

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown Variations & Alternatives

  • Lat Pulldown
  • Close Grip Pulldown
  • Pull-Up
  • Seated Cable Row