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Lat Pull Down Close Grip

The Lat Pull Down Close Grip is a cable 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
Cable
Body part
Back

Step by step

  1. Sit at the lat pulldown machine and attach a close-grip V-bar or parallel grip handle.
  2. Grip the handle with both hands and sit tall with your chest lifted.
  3. Lean back slightly while keeping your core braced.
  4. Pull the handle down toward your upper chest by driving your elbows down and back.
  5. Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement.
  6. Slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position with full control.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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