Twin handle parallel grip lat pulldown
The twin handle parallel grip lat pulldown is a cable exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles. It involves pulling down a bar with a neutral grip, engaging the back muscles effectively. This exercise is great for building back strength and width.
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 handles down.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the bottom of the movement.
- Control the weight on the way up to maintain tension on the lats.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Lat machine con presa parallela a due maniglie, neutral grip lat pulldown, dual handle lat pulldown, back exercise, cable lat pulldown