Seated wide-grip cable pulldown that brings the bar down to the upper chest, primarily working the latissimus dorsi and upper back.
How to do the Wide Grip Lat Pulldown#
- Sit on the machine and wedge your thighs under the leg pads to hold your torso steady.
- Reach up and take an overhand grip on the bar with your hands placed wider than shoulder width.
- Exhale as you pull the bar down to the top of your chest, contracting the muscles of your back.
- Hold the position briefly, then control the bar back up until your lats are fully stretched.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked#
- Primary: Lats (Latissimus Dorsi)
- Secondary: Biceps (Biceps Brachii), Forearms (Forearm Flexors & Extensors (incl. Brachioradialis)), Upper back (Rhomboids & Middle Trapezius), Rear delts (Posterior Deltoid)
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown vs other exercises#
Head-to-head breakdowns of muscles worked, loading, joint stress, and which one to pick for your goal.
