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Lever reverse grip lateral pulldown

The lever reverse grip lateral pulldown is a compound exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed using a leverage machine. The reverse grip emphasizes the lower part of the lats and engages the biceps more than the traditional grip.

How to perform: Lever reverse grip lateral pulldown

At a glance

Area
Back
Main muscle
Lats
Equipment
Leverage machine
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Maintain a slight arch in your lower back.
  • Keep your chest up and shoulders down.
  • Avoid using momentum to pull the weight.
  • Focus on squeezing your lats at the bottom of the movement.

What to watch out for

  • shoulder impingement
  • elbow tendinitis
  • lower back pain

Also known as

Lat machine inversa, reverse grip lat pulldown, reverse grip pulldown, back exercise, lats exercise

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