How to do it
Drive your elbows down toward the floor to fire your lats.
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Sit down at a lat pulldown machine and secure your thighs under the pads.
- 2
Grasp the bar with an underhand grip (palms facing you) at shoulder width.
- 3
Lean back slightly and pull the bar down to your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4
Slowly return the bar to the starting position while maintaining control.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight arch in your lower back and keep your chest up throughout the movement to fully engage your lats.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning too far back during the pull
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Letting the weight stack slam down