Exercise library
Back
Close-Grip Lat Pulldown
- Primary muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Vertical pull
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Attach a close V-handle and sit with thighs pinned under the pad. Pull the handle to your sternum by driving your elbows down and back, then extend fully to stretch the lats.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the back — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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- Kneeling Cable PulldownCableVertical pull
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- Neutral-Grip Lat PulldownCableVertical pull
- Reverse-Grip Lat PulldownCableVertical pull
- Single-Arm Lat PulldownCableVertical pull
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the back: