Cable machine

Lat Pulldown

A high-cable machine that brings a bar from overhead toward the upper chest. It makes the vertical pulling pattern accessible without lifting the whole body.
All equipment guides
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Start position
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Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The resistance travels up and down.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Lats
Supporting
Biceps · Rhomboids
PRIMARY
Lats
SUPPORTING
Biceps · Rhomboids

How to set it up

1
Set the thigh pad firmly above the legs without pinching.
2
Take an even grip and sit tall beneath the cable.
3
Keep the feet planted and the torso only slightly reclined.

How the movement works

1
Pull the bar down toward the upper chest while the elbows travel down beside the torso.
2
Guide the bar upward until the arms are extended and the shoulders remain controlled.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE

Load + repetitions

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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
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