Lat Pulldown
Learn how to do Lat Pulldown with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Lat Pulldown 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
1 - Sit down at the pulldown machine, making sure to properly adjust the knee pad to your size.
2 - Grab the bar with a pronated grip (palms facing down) with your hands slightly narrower than shoulder width.
3 - Slightly arch your back while pushing your chest out.
Nice, you're in the starting position 👌
2 - 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.
3 - 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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Equipment
- Cable
- Lat Bar
Calories Burned Doing Lat Pulldown
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MET 4.5Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
Quick Facts: Lat Pulldown
- 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
What muscles does Lat Pulldown work?
Lat Pulldown primarily targets the Lats, with secondary engagement of the Biceps, Forearms.
How do you do Lat Pulldown 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 good for beginners?
Lat Pulldown 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?
Lat Pulldown requires: Cable, Lat Bar.
What are the benefits of Lat Pulldown?
Lat Pulldown strengthens the Lats, engages the Biceps and Forearms.
What exercises are similar to Lat Pulldown?
Similar exercises to Lat Pulldown include Barbell Bent Over Row, Dumbbell Bent Over Row, High Row – Machine, High Row – Pronated Grip Machine.
Is Lat Pulldown better than Barbell Bent Over Row?
Both Lat Pulldown and Barbell Bent Over Row target the Lats. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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