cable wide grip rear pulldown behind neck
A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with cable.
How to do cable wide grip rear pulldown behind neck
Adjust the cable machine so that the pulldown bar is at a height above your head.
Sit down on the seat and grab the pulldown bar with a wide overhand grip.
Keep your back straight and your chest up as you lean back slightly.
Pull the bar down towards your upper chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the bar back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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