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Narrow Pulldown

Back ·Machine ·Beginner

Muscles worked

Back Biceps Trapezius

How to do Narrow Pulldown

  1. Attach a close-grip V-handle to the cable and sit on the machine with your thighs locked under the pad.
  2. Grip the handle with palms facing each other and let your arms extend fully overhead.
  3. Lean your torso back about 10 to 15 degrees and pull your shoulder blades down to set the lats.
  4. Pull the handle down to your upper chest by driving the elbows down close to the sides of your body.
  5. Pause briefly at the bottom with the handle at your collarbones, squeezing the lower lats hard.
  6. Let the handle travel slowly back overhead over 2 to 3 seconds until your arms are fully extended.

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