Lat Pull Down: Here’s how to do it

Here’s how to do it.

1. Hold the bar at one palm away from shoulder width apart

2. Sit, move far in till the hips are right below the pulley (may vary according to the design of the machine)

3. Lean back, while maintaining a neutral spine

4. Ensure you are not at a shrugged position. If you are, depress the scapular before you begin.

5. Pull bar towards your chest, drive the elbows into the ribs, like a you are drawing a semi-circle. Avoid behind the neck pull down and leaning too far back to maximize latissimus dorsi muscle recruitment

Primary muscles: Latissimus Dorsi

You are now FEA informed.