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Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown
A lat pulldown variation using an underhand grip that increases biceps involvement.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- biceps brachii · latissimus dorsi · posterior deltoid · rhomboids
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Cable machine
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Attach a straight bar to a lat pulldown machine.
- Grip the bar with an underhand grip, shoulder-width apart.
- Sit and secure your thighs under the pad.
- Pull the bar down to your upper chest.
- Squeeze your lats and biceps at the bottom.
- Return the bar to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your chest up and avoid leaning back excessively.
- Pull with your elbows, not just your hands.
- Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement.