Exercise library
Back
Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown
- Primary muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Vertical pull
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Grip the bar shoulder-width with palms facing you and sit with thighs secured. Pull the bar toward your lower chest by driving your elbows down, then control the bar back overhead.
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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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the back: