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Reverse-Grip Pulldown

Coached by Justin

Also called: Underhand Pulldown · Supinated Lat Pulldown

Primary
lats
Secondary
biceps
Equipment
cable
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull
Category
strength

Bodybuilding (back, width) — additional.

Execution

Supinated, shoulder-width grip. Pull the bar to the upper chest, driving the elbows down toward the hips, and squeeze the lower lats.

The cue that matters

Squeeze the lats — don't yank with the arms. The supinated grip is there to bias the lower lat, not to let the biceps take over.

Common mistake

Curling the bar down with the arms instead of pulling with the back.

Power Bodybuilding Bro Split — Day 2 (Back).