Cable Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Cable Wide Grip Lat Pulldown Instructions
- Adjust the cable machine to the appropriate weight and attach a wide grip bar to the pulley.
- Stand facing the machine and grab the bar with both hands, palms facing away from you and hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Sit down on the bench and adjust the knee pad so that it fits snugly against your thighs.
- Lean back slightly and extend your arms fully, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Inhale and pull the bar down towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Exhale and slowly release the bar back to the starting position, keeping your arms extended.
- Repeat for desired number of repetitions.
Cable Wide Grip Lat Pulldown Form & Visual
Cable Wide Grip Lat Pulldown Benefits
- Stretches the entire front of the body, including the chest, abdomen, and quadriceps
- Improves posture and spinal flexibility
- Strengthens the back muscles and glutes
- Stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck
- Can help relieve stress and anxiety
- Improves digestion and can help alleviate constipation
Cable Wide Grip Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Biceps brachii
- Forearm muscles
Cable Wide Grip Lat Pulldown Variations & Alternatives
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