Cable Standing Lat Pulldown
Expert Advice
Focus on pulling the bar down with your lats and minimize the involvement of your biceps by keeping your elbows slightly flared.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand in front of a cable machine with the pulley set above head height.
- Grab the bar with a wide overhand grip.
- Lean back slightly, engaging your core and lats.
- Pull the bar down to your chest level, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return the bar to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Standing Lat Pulldown primarily targets the Lats, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Lats100%
Equipment
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Cable Standing Lat Pulldown work?
Cable Standing Lat Pulldown primarily targets the Lats. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Standing Lat Pulldown?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Standing Lat Pulldown suitable for beginners?
Cable Standing Lat Pulldown is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
