How to do it
Drive your chest up to meet the bar as you pull downward.
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Sit down at the pulldown machine and adjust the knee pad to secure your legs.
- 2
Grasp the bar with a wide grip.
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Lean back slightly and pull the bar down to your chest.
- 4
Slowly let the bar rise back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Expert tip
Lead with your elbows and squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement to maximize muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning back too far beyond a slight angle
- ✕Jerking the weight down with body momentum
- ✕Pulling the bar behind the neck