Exercise The Right Way - The Lat Pulldown
by Rick
Mitchell
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Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly
from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building
program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to
performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most
bodybuiders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe
in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This
will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before
moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps
more experienced lifters to redress some of the little faults that have
almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the better.
In
this article we'll take a close look at the lat pulldown using a
machine.
MUSCLES TARGETED: latissimus dorsi, teres major, middle
trapezius, rhomboids
PREPARATION
Grasp the lat pulldown bar
with a closed, pronated grip.
Grips Hould be slightly wider than
shoulder width.
STARTING POSITION
Sit down on the seat
facing the machine.
Position the thighs under the pads making sure the
feet are flat on the floor.
Lean slightly backward.
Extend the
elbows fully.
This is the starting position for all
repetitions.
DOWNWARD MOVEMENT
Pull the bar down towards the
chest.
Touch the bar to the chest in one smooth movement.
UPWARD
MOVEMENT
Let the elbows slowly extend back to the beginning
position.
Keep the torso in the same position.
Repeat or finish set.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website
that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of
bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding
Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this
article.
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