How to do it
Exhale on the pull and inhale as the handles return upward.
- 1
Attach twin handles to the lat pulldown machine and sit down, securing your thighs under the pads.
- 2
Grasp the handles with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
- 3
Pull the handles down towards your chest, drawing your shoulder blades down and back.
- 4
Slowly release the handles back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on pulling the handles down with your lats and avoid using too much momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging up at the top of each rep
- ✕Leaning back past vertical during the pull
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to the sides