Cable lateral pulldown with v-bar
The cable lateral pulldown with a V-bar is an effective exercise for targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles. Using a V-bar attachment, this exercise allows for a close grip, which can help in engaging the lower part of the lats more effectively. It also involves the biceps and other upper back muscles as synergists.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your chest up and shoulders back throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to pull the weight down; focus on muscle contraction.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the bottom of the movement.
- Control the weight as you return to the starting position.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe elbow tendinitis
- recent upper back surgery
Also known as
Lat machine con barra a V, v-bar lat pulldown, close-grip lat pulldown, back exercise, latissimus dorsi exercise