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Vertical Pull · Lats

Underhand Lat Pulldown

A vertical pull exercise that works the lats. Beginner level, using cable.

BeginnerCableGym

Muscles worked

PrimaryLats
SecondaryBiceps, Traps & mid back, Shoulders

Lats and biceps.

Setup and loading

Underhand grip at shoulder width.

How to do the underhand lat pulldown step by step

  1. Sit with your thighs under the pads and grab the bar with your palms facing you.
  2. Pull toward your upper chest.
  3. Let it up slowly.

Form cues

  • Drive your elbows down
  • Chest up

Common mistakes

  • Swinging
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Sets and reps for your goal

Hypertrophy

3-4 x 8-12 · rest 60-90 s

3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.

Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.

Max Strength

4-5 x 3-6 · rest 2-3 min

3-6 sets of 1-6 reps at 80-90% of your max (1RM). Rest 2 to 5 minutes.

Leave 1-3 reps in reserve. If your technique breaks down, lower the weight: strength is built with good reps.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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