Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown
Also known as: Underhand Lat Pulldown, Supinated Lat Pulldown, Close Underhand Pulldown, Cable Biceps Lat Pulldown, Close Cable Biceps Lat Pulldown, Close Supinated Cable Lat Pulldown, Supinated Cable Lat Pulldown
Variation of: Lat Pulldown
Body region
Muscles
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Sit at the pulldown station with thighs under the pad.
- Grip the bar underhand, hands about shoulder width apart.
- Pull the bar to your upper chest, driving the elbows down and close to your sides.
- Let the bar rise under control until the arms are straight.
Cues
- Keep the chest up and lean back only slightly.
Common mistakes
- Leaning far back and turning it into a row.
- Gripping so wide that the wrists and elbows strain.