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Lat Pulldown

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01Facts

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Lat Pulldown is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using a cable stack, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Rear Delts.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Back. Stimulus share across muscles:

BackSHARE100
ArmsSHARE50
ShouldersSHARE15

03Equipment variations

Cable

Lat Pulldown

Also called pulldown, lat pulldown machine, front pulldown, lat pull down, pulldown machine

External load · Gym

Machine

Machine Lat Pulldown

Machine Lat Pulldown is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using a machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Rear Delts.

Also called plate-loaded pulldown

External load · Gym

Band

Band Lat Pulldown

Band Lat Pulldown is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using a resistance band, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Rear Delts.

External load · Home

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