Close-Grip Pulldown

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Difficulty to master: medium

Sit at the pulldown machine, grip the bar with hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your back straight, pull the bar to your chest, squeezing shoulder blades. Control back up.

A person doing Close-Grip Pulldown
#Info – Close-Grip Pulldown
The Close-Grip Pulldown is excellent for targeting the lower lats and biceps. Common mistakes include using too much weight, which can lead to improper form and potential injury, and pulling with the arms instead of engaging the back muscles. To optimize benefits, focus on a slow, controlled movement and squeeze the shoulder blades together at the bottom. For beginners, start with lighter weights to ensure proper form. Advanced users can increase weight or incorporate pulldown variations. Always maintain a neutral spine and avoid leaning back excessively.

#Equipment required

Pulldown machine

#Muscles involved

Latissimus dorsi, biceps brachii, rhomboids, trapezius.

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