Exercise Lab

D-Handle Lat Pulldown

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Equipment

  • Torque TQ5 (Vertical Home Gym)

Muscle Groups

  • Back

Purposes

  • Upper back strength.

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Description

  • Attach short strap D-handles to top swivel pulleys and set resistance.
  • Sit facing into machine with thighs tucked underneath cutouts in the back pad.
  • Grasp handles with palms facing machine, hands close together.
  • Slightly retract shoulder blades and pull handles to top of chest, return to start position without locking elbows and repeat.

ProTip

  • "Pull" the weight with the upper back muscles.

Mistakes

  • Pulling the elbows too far behind the body instead of straight back and down.
  • Leaning back excessively.
  • Shrugging the shoulders up as you pull down.