Cable bar lateral pulldown
The cable bar lateral pulldown is an effective exercise for targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles. Using a cable machine, the exercise involves pulling a bar down towards the chest while keeping the torso stationary. This movement helps in building back width and strength.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your chest up and shoulders back.
- Avoid using momentum to pull the bar down.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Do not let the bar touch your chest; stop just before it.
- Control the bar as you return to the starting position.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Lat machine con barra, cable lat pulldown, wide grip lat pulldown, back exercise, latissimus dorsi exercise