Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown
The Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown is a compound strength exercise performed with a cable machine. It primarily targets the lats, with the biceps and shoulders working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
cableCategory
strengthInstructions
- Attach a close-grip or V-bar handle to a lat pulldown machine. Sit and secure your thighs under the pads.
- Grasp the handle with a close neutral grip, palms facing each other.
- Pull the handle down toward your upper chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position with arms extended.
- Keep your torso upright and avoid swinging.