Cable rear pulldown
The cable rear pulldown is an exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles. It involves pulling a bar attached to a cable down behind the neck while seated, engaging the upper back and biceps.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning too far back.
- Pull the bar down smoothly and control the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to pull the weight.
- Ensure your shoulders are down and back throughout the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- neck issues
- rotator cuff injuries
Also known as
Lat machine dietro, cable lat pulldown behind the neck, back exercise, cable back exercise