cable lateral pulldown with v-bar

Primary target: Lats
Equipment: Cable
Body part: Back
Secondary muscles: Biceps

Secondary muscles

BicepsForearms

Step by step

1
Sit down on the cable pulldown machine and grab the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip.
2
Adjust the knee pad so that your thighs are secured under it.
3
Keep your back straight and lean back slightly.
4
Pull the v-bar down towards your upper chest while keeping your elbows close to your body.
5
Squeeze your back muscles at the bottom of the movement.
6
Slowly return the v-bar to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform

Sit down on the cable pulldown machine and grab the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip. Adjust the knee pad so that your thighs are secured under it. Keep your back straight and lean back slightly. Pull the v-bar down towards your upper chest while keeping your elbows close to your body. Squeeze your back muscles at the bottom of the movement. Slowly return the v-bar to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.