How to do Lat Pulldowns (AVOID MISTAKES!)

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Do you know how to do lat pulldowns with proper form? In this video, I am going to show you exactly how to perform a pulldown so that you can perform this effective exercise every time without making a single mistake. Remember, it's not just what movement pattern you do, but how you do them that matters the most and I want to make sure that you use correct form every time you do the lat pulldown exercise. Step 1 of this lat pulldown guide is setting the proper height of the leg pad: To set the proper height of the leg pad on the lat pulldown machine when performing a lat pulldown, you will want to make sure that there is contact between your thighs and the pad. Don't set it too low, however. While the pad should be in contact with your thighs, you will need to allow for your heels to raise 1-2 inches off the ground. Doing so will allow your body to travel just enough with the bar as it ascends to the top. Setting the pad too high and removing contact with your thighs means you will lose all leverage in your pull and with heavier weights, will bring your entire body off the seat and up with the bar. Step 2 of this lat pulldown guide is establishing the proper grip: Starting position is gripping a straight bar with hands in an overhand grip. How wide your grip is on the bar will be dependent on your body's dimensions, but you will want to aim for having your hands just outside of shoulder width. The best way to establish this neutral grip width so that you can perform the l

Published 2023-09-28 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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