Lat Exercise: Close Grip Pulldowns

Primary Muscle

Lats

Secondary Muscles

Biceps, Rhomboids

Equipment Needed

Lat pulldown machine and close grip attachment

Mechanics Type

Compound

Proper Exercise Technique

Use close-grip attachment with palms facing each other. ALWAYS start each rep fully extended at top. Use hands as "hooks" and focus on pulling elbows down rather than pulling the body up. Squeeze shoulder blades together at bottom (imagine squeezing a pencil between them).

Start Position - Close Grip Lat Pulldown Exercise

Start Position - Close Grip Lat Pulldown Exercise

Close Grip Lat Pulldown Exercise Video

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