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Overhand Lat Pulldown

Muscles Targeted:

  • This exercise targets the back and biceps while primarily focusing on the lats.

  • Compared to other grips, using an overhand grip works the upper lat more and going with a wide grip will make it easier to feel a stretch. .

Form:

  • Sit upright with your legs anchored.

  • Keep your chest up while you pull your elbows straight down.

  • Keep your eyes on the top of the cable.

  • Focus on stretching and squeezing the lats during each repetition.

  • It’s important to keep constant tension and control your negatives to get the most out of each repetition.

Rep Ranges:

  • This exercise is best performed in moderate to high rep ranges and can be combined in supersets or circuits.

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