Cable pulldown (pro lat bar)
The cable pulldown (pro lat bar) is a compound exercise that primarily targets the latissimus dorsi muscles. It involves pulling a wide bar attached to a cable down towards the chest while seated, engaging the back muscles effectively.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your chest up and shoulders back throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to pull the bar down; focus on muscle contraction.
- Do not let the bar snap back up; control the movement on the way up.
- Ensure a full range of motion by fully extending your arms at the top.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Lat machine con barra larga, wide grip lat pulldown, lat pulldown, cable pulldown, lat machine, back exercise