alternate lateral pulldown
A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with cable.
How to do alternate lateral pulldown
Sit on the cable machine with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Lean back slightly and pull the handles towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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