Neutral-grip lat pulldown

Cable, parallel handle

Also called parallel grip pulldown

Neutral-grip lat pulldown, start positionNeutral-grip lat pulldown, end position
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Grip a parallel handle on a high cable, pull it down to the upper chest with elbows driving toward the hips, then return slowly.

  1. Drive elbows down to the hips
  2. Lean back slightly, chest up
  3. Full stretch at the top

Movement

Pattern
Vertical pull
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Cable

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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