Lat Pulldown Close Grip

Equipment: Cable

Lat Pulldown Close Grip
Primary Muscles
  • Latissimus Dorsi
Synergistic Muscles
  • Brachialis
  • Brachioradialis
  • Deltoid Posterior
  • Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
  • Teres Major
  • Trapezius Lower Fibers
  • Trapezius Middle Fibers

The cable lateral pulldown close grip is an exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi muscles in the back. To perform this exercise, you need a cable machine with a close-grip handle attachment. Follow these steps:

  • Stand in front of the cable machine and grasp the handle with both hands, palms facing each other.
  • Step back slightly and lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight and your arms extended above your head.
  • Pull the handle down to your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together and keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  • Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.