Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip

Learn how to do Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 4.5 Lats BicepsForearms CableLat Bar

Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip is a Cable/Lat Bar exercise that primarily targets the Lats, with secondary activation of the Biceps, Forearms. It has a MET value of 4.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 158 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip

How to perform this exercise correctly 😎

1 - Sit down at the pulldown machine, making sure to properly adjust the knee pad to your size.

2 - Grab the bar with a wide grip. Push your chest out and lean back slightly.

Nice, you're in the starting position 👌

3 - Now, keeping this position, breathe out and pull the bar toward you until it touches your chest.

To really feel your lats, make sure to squeeze them when you reach the bottom position.

4 - Breathe in as you return to the starting position, arms fully extended.

Feel free to rewatch the video to fully understand the movement.
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Muscles Worked by Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip

Primary Lats
Secondary
BicepsForearms

Equipment

  • Cable
  • Lat Bar

Calories Burned Doing Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip

Calorie Calculator

MET 4.5
Estimated burn
158 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip

Type
Cable exercise
Primary muscle
Lats
Secondary muscles
Biceps, Forearms
MET value
4.5
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 158 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip

What muscles does Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip work?

Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip primarily targets the Lats, with secondary engagement of the Biceps, Forearms.

How do you do Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip correctly?

How to perform this exercise correctly 😎 1 - Sit down at the pulldown machine, making sure to properly adjust the knee pad to your size. 2 - Grab the ba

Is Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip good for beginners?

Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip has a MET value of 4.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip?

Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip requires: Cable, Lat Bar.

What are the benefits of Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip?

Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip strengthens the Lats, engages the Biceps and Forearms.

What exercises are similar to Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip?

Similar exercises to Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip include Barbell Bent Over Row, Dumbbell Bent Over Row, High Row – Machine, High Row – Pronated Grip Machine.

Is Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip better than Barbell Bent Over Row?

Both Lat Pulldown – Wide Grip and Barbell Bent Over Row target the Lats. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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