Lat Pulldown (Wide Grip)

Use a cable machine with a wide grip and pull to the upper chest. Targets lats, upper back, and biceps with emphasis on back width. Build a wider back and improve posture.

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Basic Info

Primary Muscle Group
Back
Detailed Muscles
Lats / Trapezius / Rhomboids / Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Also Known As
ワイドプルダウン / ワイドラットプルダウン / ワイドグリッププルダウン / ラットプルダウン ワイド / lat pulldown wide grip / wide grip lat pulldown

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How to Perform

  1. Keep your chest up and shoulders down.
  2. Drive with the elbows to load the target muscles.
  3. Control the return phase without dropping the weight.

Form Tips

  • Do not overextend your lower back
  • Keep shoulders from rolling forward
  • Do not yank the weight

Pro Tips

  • Focus on pulling with your back rather than your arms.
  • If momentum increases, reduce load one step.

Rep Guide

General guidelines. Adjust based on your goal, experience, and condition.

  • Strength: 1-5 reps
  • Hypertrophy: 6-12 reps
  • Endurance: 13-20 reps

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