Lat Pulldown

Alastair Hunt
2 days ago
3 min read

Updated: 1 day ago

Vertical Pull - Lat pulldown

Main muscles: Lats, biceps, upper back.

Description: Builds a strong back and arms, improving pulling strength.

As ever, please talk to your doctor or medical practitioner most familiar with your medical history before implementing any changes in diet, exercise or lifestyle, especially if you are under treatment. Consult a qualified physical trainer to understand specific exercises and correct form.

Other Exercises

Vertical Pull - Lat pulldown
Main muscles: Lats, biceps, upper back.
Description: Builds a strong back and arms, improving pulling strength.
Horizontal Push - Incline dumbbell bench press
Main muscles: Chest, shoulders, triceps.
Description: Strengthens the upper chest and shoulders for pushing movements.
Horizontal Pull - Seated cable row
Main muscles: Upper back, lats, rear shoulders, biceps.
Description: Develops back strength and posture, balancing pressing work.
Vertical Push - Seated dumbbell press
Main muscles: Shoulders, triceps, upper chest.
Description: Builds shoulder and arm strength for overhead pushing.
Squat - Bulgarian split squat
Main muscles: Quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves.
Description: Strengthens legs and improves balance and stability.
Biceps - Dumbbell biceps curl
Main muscles: Biceps, forearms.
Description: Isolates the arms for strength and muscle tone.
Rotation - Wood chop, Cable woodchopper
Main muscles: Obliques, abs, hips.
Description: Improves core strength and rotational power. This type of 'rotational' exercise is missing from many programmes.

Final Thoughts

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