Exercise
Close-Grip Lat Pulldown
A vertical pulling pattern used to train the lats and upper back with help from the elbow flexors.
Technique
01
Use the closer grip only as narrow as the wrists and shoulders can tolerate comfortably.
02
Take a stable grip and set the shoulders before pulling.
03
Keep the torso controlled rather than swinging for momentum.
04
Drive the elbows down as the chest approaches the bar or handle.
05
Finish the pull without shrugging the shoulders forward.
06
Return under control into a comfortable stretch.
