Lever Front Pulldown
Expert Advice
Lead with your elbows and squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement to maximize muscle engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Sit down at the pulldown machine and adjust the knee pad to secure your legs.
- Grasp the bar with a wide grip.
- Lean back slightly and pull the bar down to your chest.
- Slowly let the bar rise back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
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Muscles Worked
Lever Front Pulldown primarily targets the Lats, with Strength mechanics using Leverage Machine. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Lats60%
Secondary
Biceps20%
Forearms5%
Shoulders10%
Traps5%
Equipment
Leverage Machine
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Lever Front Pulldown work?
Lever Front Pulldown primarily targets the Lats. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Traps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Leverage Machine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Lever Front 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 Lever Front Pulldown suitable for beginners?
Lever Front 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.
