Lat Pull Down Lat Pull Downs are one of the best exercises to strengthen your back. Many lifters often overlook back exercises and focus rather on chest and arms; but a strong back is just as important and is necessary to have a strong chest. After all the back is responsible for the downward movement in bench press.
Description
  1. Grasp the bar with a wide grip. (Roughly six inches wider than shoulder width)
  2. While slightly leaning back pull the bar downward and touch the chest.
  3. Let the bar rise upward to its original position. Control the bar, do not let the weight slam down.
Things to Keep in Mind
  • Maintain your form! The later reps get particularly difficult in this exercise. Maintain the slight back lean.
  • The upward motion is just as important as the downward motion. Maintain control throughout.
Visual Aids

Latissimus Dorsi muscles

Proper Form

Muscles Works Latissimus dorsi, Teres major, Middle trapezius, and Rhomboids.
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