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Lat Pushdown

Lats Machine

Description

The standing lat pushdown is a cable exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi muscles in the back, as well as the shoulders and arms. In this exercise, individuals stand facing a cable machine with a bar or rope attachment, grasp the rope with both hands and push it down toward their thighs while keeping their core engaged and maintaining a slight bend in the knees. This movement helps build strength and definition in the upper back, improving posture and enhancing pulling power.

How To

01 Attach a rope or bar to the high pulley and face the machine

02 Feet shoulder-width, slight forward lean, core braced

03 Drive your elbows down and back, pushing the bar to your thighs

04 Squeeze your lats hard at the bottom

05 Control the release back to the start

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