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Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown

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Targets: Lats

About

It's a good workout to build up your lower back muscles. Push your shoulders back, not your arms, and pull them with your back!

How to Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown

Starting Position

1. Please adjust the knee pad height so that it does not constrict the knees.

2. Hold the bar with your palms facing towards your body and slightly wider than shoulder-width.

3. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and open your chest.

Proper Form

1. Pull your arms back naturally while gathering your shoulder blades.

2. Pull until the bar touches your sternum.

3. Slowly raise your arms and return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when pulling your arms, and inhale when extending your arms.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to strain your shoulders by fully extending your shoulders and arms.

2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise.

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