squared reverse grip machine lat pulldown

A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with leverage machine.

squared reverse grip machine lat pulldown demonstration
squared reverse grip machine lat pulldown — demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Lats

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do squared reverse grip machine lat pulldown

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your knees under the pads and your feet flat on the ground.

  2. Grasp the handles with an underhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. Sit upright with your chest out and shoulders back, maintaining a slight arch in your lower back.

  4. Pull the handles down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Maintain squared form throughout.

  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Lats

Secondary

BicepsForearms

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