Lat Pulldowns

5/8/2006 12:00:00 AM | General

Muscles Used	Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps, Forearm, Posterior Deltoid
Movement Classification	Pull
Modality Choices	Machine, Cable
Starting Position	Sit in the seat and adjust the thigh pads so that the legs are firmly wedged underneath the pads, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Stand up, grab the bar over or underhand, and sit back down with thighs wedged under pads.
Description	Sitting up straight, in a smooth fluid motion pull the bar down below the chin to the top of the chest. Pause momentarily and then recover to the starting position. When finished, slowly return the weight to the stack.
Spotting	Be prepared to assist at the movement arm of the machine.
Points To Emphasize	1. Don't lean back. 2. Don't rock back and forth in an effort to pull the weight down 3. Don't bend the wrists 4. Get a good stretch (full extension)