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Seated Wide Pulldown Machine

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

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STEP 1

Setup

Sit with your thighs secured under the pads and take a wide grip on the outer handles.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep your chest upright and draw both elbows down from the wide starting position.

STEP 3

End phase

Stop when the handles reach beside your shoulders and slowly straighten your arms.

STEP 4

Target muscles

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

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Do not lean far backward or pull the handles behind your head.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you pull and inhale as you return upward.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Use a grip width that feels comfortable for your shoulders and move both levers together.

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