Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown
How do you do a full range-of-motion lat pulldown?
An intermediate strength exercise done with a cable that mainly works the lats, with help from the biceps, middle back and shoulders. Either standing or seated on a high bench, grasp two stirrup cables that are attached to the high pulleys. Grab with the opposing hand so your arms are crisscrossed about you and your palms are facing forward.
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Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown demonstration
How to Perform
- 1Either standing or seated on a high bench, grasp two stirrup cables that are attached to the high pulleys. Grab with the opposing hand so your arms are crisscrossed about you and your palms are facing forward.
- 2Keeping your chest up and maintaining a slight arch in your lower back, pull the handles down as if you were doing a regular pulldown. The range of motion will be more of an arc. During the movement, rotate your hands so that in the bottom position your palms face each other rather than forward. Return slowly to the starting position and repeat.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
- •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
- •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
- •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
- •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
Muscles Worked
Exercise Details
- Category
- Strength
- Force
- pull
- Mechanic
- compound
- Level
- intermediate
Exercise Variations
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown work?
Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown primarily targets the Lats. It also works the Biceps, Middle Back, Shoulders as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown?
Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown requires Cable.
Is Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown suitable for beginners?
Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.
Alternatives to Full Range-Of-Motion Lat Pulldown
Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.