Cable lat pulldown full range of motion
The cable lat pulldown full range of motion is an effective exercise for targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles. It involves pulling a bar attached to a cable down towards the chest, ensuring a full range of motion to maximize muscle engagement.

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.
- Ensure a full range of motion by fully extending your arms at the top and pulling the bar to your chest.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
lat machine, lat pulldown, lat machine avanti, cable lat pulldown, back exercise, lats workout