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Behind Neck Lat Pull Down Machine
The Behind Neck Lat Pull Down Machine is a lever machine exercise that targets the back, with the biceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Back
- Also works
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Lever machine
- Body part
- Back
Step by step
- Sit on the lat pulldown machine and adjust the thigh pads to secure your legs.
- Grip the bar with a wide overhand grip, hands wider than shoulder-width.
- Lean forward slightly to create space for the bar to pass behind your head.
- Pull the bar downward behind your neck by driving your elbows down and back.
- Pause briefly when the bar reaches the top of your traps or upper back.
- Slowly return the bar to the starting position with full arm extension.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions while maintaining control and avoiding excessive neck strain.
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