Close Grip Pull Down Bodybuilding Back Exercise Example

Bodybuilding Back Exercise - Close Grip Pull Down

Primary Muscle

Lats

Secondary Muscle

Biceps, Rhomboids

Equipment Needed

Lat pulldown machine and
close grip attachment

Mechanics Type

Compound

Proper Exercise Technique

Use close-grip attachment with palms facing each other. ALWAYS start each rep fully extended at top. Use hands as "hooks" and focus on pulling elbows down rather than pulling the body up. Squeeze shoulder blades together at bottom (imagine squeezing a pencil between them).

Starting Close Grip Pull Down Exercise Position

Ending Close Grip Pull Down Exercise Position

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