Alternate lateral pulldown

Alternate lateral pulldown

The alternate lateral pulldown is a cable machine exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and rhomboids. It involves pulling handles towards the chest in an alternating fashion, focusing on back strength and muscle engagement.

The alternate lateral pulldown is a cable machine exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and rhomboids. It involves pulling handles towards the chest in an alternating fashion, focusing on back strength and muscle engagement.

The alternate lateral pulldown is a cable machine exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and rhomboids. It involves pulling handles towards the chest in an alternating fashion, focusing on back strength and muscle engagement.

How to Do the Alternate lateral pulldown

How to Do the Alternate lateral pulldown

How to Do the Alternate lateral pulldown

Sit on the cable machine with your back straight and feet flat on the ground. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lean back slightly and pull the handles towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Lats

Lats

Secondary Muscles

biceps, rhomboids

Equipment

Cable

Body Part

Back

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