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Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown

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What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Lats

Primary: Lats

Secondary: Biceps (biceps short head), Middle Back

How to

  1. 1Take a shoulder-width underhand (palms facing you) grip on the lat pulldown bar and sit with your thighs secured under the pads.
  2. 2Pull the bar down to your upper chest, driving your elbows down and back.
  3. 3Pause, then let the bar rise slowly until your arms are straight.
  4. 4Sit tall and avoid leaning back more than a few degrees.