Wide-grip lat pulldown
- Basic
- Cable
Bar to the collarbone, chest up
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Back
- Secondary:
- Biceps, Rear delts
How to do it
- Grip the bar a little wider than shoulder width, palms facing forward.
- Pull to your collarbone with your chest up, elbows travelling down and back.
- Return under control until your arms are straight.
Common mistakes
- Pulling the bar behind your neck.
- Swinging your torso to help.
Tips
- An extremely wide grip shortens the range: a hand-width outside the shoulders is enough.
- Keep a slight lean back, fixed for the whole set.