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Lateral Pulldown Machine

Learn how to perform Lateral Pulldown Machine, a Back exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Sit with your lower body secured, grasp both overhead handles, and keep your chest comfortably upright.

STEP 2

Start phase

Draw your elbows downward to pull the handles beside your shoulders.

STEP 3

End phase

Keep your torso steady and slowly straighten your arms to return the levers overhead.

STEP 4

Target muscles

The main working muscles are the latissimus dorsi. The biceps, trapezius assist the movement.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid pushing your head forward or leaning far back to pull the load.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you pull and inhale as the handles rise.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Move both handles at the same speed and avoid bouncing at either end.

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