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Close-Grip Lat Pulldown

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Back
Also works
Biceps
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Vertical pull · Multi-joint

Equipment

  • Lat pulldown

How to do it

  1. Adjust the knee pad so it holds your thighs snugly, then pick a weight.
  2. Grip the bar narrower than your shoulders, palms facing forward, sit down and lean back slightly with your chest up.
  3. Pull the bar down to your upper chest by driving your elbows down and back.
  4. Let the bar rise slowly until your arms are straight again.

Beginner tip: Keep your chest up and squeeze your shoulder blades at the bottom.

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