Want to learn how to do a Wide grip Lat Pulldown ? Read on further for detailed workout instructions, notes, video and pro tips for learning proper form and train better for it.
WHAT ARE WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN ?
To build stronger upper, middle and lower back Wide grip Lat Pulldown is performed.
WHAT MUSCLES DOES WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN WORKOUT ?
Primary muscle: Middle & Lower Back / Lats, Shoulders, Upper Back / Tout raps are the muslces primarily worked out by performing Wide grip Lat Pulldown.
Secondary muscle: Secondary muscle effected by doing this exercise is Biceps.
Secondary muscle: Secondary muscle effected by doing this exercise is Biceps.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN REQUIRE ?
A Cable station is required to perform this exercise.
HOW TO DO WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN ?
Performing the 8 steps below, you will be able to do this exercise properly:
- Set a cable station and fix a straight bar to the top pulley.
- Be seated on the seat in front the cable station with your feet fixed flat on the floor.
- Keeping your hands at a distance twice as much as your shoulder’s width apart, hold the straight bar with an overhand grip of your hands.
- Do not form any arc with your back and pull yourself back a bit.
- Form an arc of your elbows on either sides of your body as you pull the bar attached to the cable station towards your upper chest.
- Compress your shoulders while performing this part and stay there till the count of one.
- Relax your shoulders, arc your elbows as in the initial/starting position and return to the starting posture.
- Repeat the steps mentioned above in order to complete your reps.
WHAT IS THE DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF PERFORMING WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN ?
The difficulty level for doing this exercise is Moderate to Hard.
WHO ALL CAN PERFORM WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN ?
Anyone may perform this exercise.
WHAT ARE THE OTHER RELATED EXERCISES BENEFITING THE SAME PRIMARY MUSCLES AS WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN DOES ?
There are 5 other exercises that benefit the same primary muscles, these are:
- Kettlebell Thruster
- Forward / Front Dumbbell Raise
- Triceps Dips
- Incline Dumbbell Press
- Dumbbell Deadlift
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