Cable wide grip rear pulldown behind neck
The cable wide grip rear pulldown behind neck is an exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed using a cable machine. The exercise involves pulling the bar behind the neck with a wide grip, engaging the upper back muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Avoid using momentum to pull the bar down.
- Ensure your elbows are pointing down and back.
- Do not pull the bar too far behind your neck to avoid strain.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- neck pain
- limited shoulder mobility
Also known as
Lat machine dietro con presa larga, cable behind-the-neck pulldown, wide grip rear pulldown