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Close Grip Lat Pulldown

Close-grip pulldown that keeps the elbows close and emphasizes the pull toward the ribs.

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Close Grip Lat Pulldown demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

LatsUpper BackBiceps

Equipment

Lat Pulldown Machine

Sets × reps

4 × 12

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Attach a neutral close-grip handle to the lat-pulldown cable and secure your thighs beneath the pad.
  2. 02Hold both handles, sit tall, and begin with your arms extended overhead and shoulders active.
  3. 03Draw your shoulder blades down, then pull your elbows toward your ribs.
  4. 04Bring the handle toward your upper chest without leaning far backward.
  5. 05Extend your arms overhead slowly until you regain the starting stretch.

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