Lat pulldown form

The lat pulldown exercise works the back muscles and is performed at a workstation with adjustable resistance, usually plates.

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While seated, pull the hanging bar toward chin level and release it back up with control to complete one repetition. The lat pulldown can be done as part of an upper-body strength workout.

How to Do a Lat Pulldown

Sit comfortably on the pulldown seat with your feet flat on the floor.

Check the height of the bar.

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Lat pulldown variations

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You may need to adjust the bar height by shortening or lengthening the chain or cable that supports the bar or your seat height. Ask a certified personal trainer to help if necessary. 

The lat pulldown bar should be at a height so your outstretched arms can comfortably grasp the bar without having to stand up entirely, but you should also be able to extend your arms to achieve a full range of motion.

If the lat pulldown station has a thigh pad,

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