What muscles does Lat Pulldown (Cable) work?

Lat Pulldown (Cable) primarily works the Upper Lats, Lower Lats. Secondary muscles engaged include Mid Back, Rear Delts, Biceps Long Head, Biceps Short Head, Teres, Serratus.

What equipment do I need for Lat Pulldown (Cable)?

Lat Pulldown (Cable) uses Cable. You can track your sets, reps and progress for this exercise in the FitNotes X app.

How do I perform Lat Pulldown (Cable) with correct form?

1. Grip bar wider than shoulder-width 2. Sit with thighs under pads 3. Lean back slightly 4. Pull bar to upper chest 5. Drive elbows down and back

Is Lat Pulldown (Cable) a back exercise?

Yes, Lat Pulldown (Cable) is categorized under Back in the FitNotes X exercise library. Browse more back exercises at https://fitnotesx.com/exercises/?cat=Back.

Lat Pulldown (Cable)

Seated cable exercise pulling bar down to chest.

Technique

Grip bar wider than shoulder-width
Sit with thighs under pads
Lean back slightly
Pull bar to upper chest
Drive elbows down and back
Squeeze lats at bottom
Control the bar up

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