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Single-Arm Emphasi Lat Pulldown

Sculpt a powerful, balanced back with the Lat Pulldown with Single-Arm Emphasis. This variation corrects muscle imbalances and maximizes lat engagement through targeted, controlled tension.

Whitney Simmons
Whitney Simmons
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Required Equipment

Cable Machine thumbnail
Cable Machine

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

Setup

Sit on the lat pulldown seat, securely pinning your thighs under the provided knee pads. Grab the straight bar with a wide, overhand grip. Your arms should be fully extended overhead without arching your spine.

Movement

  1. Initiate the movement by depressing your shoulder blades and driving your elbows down toward your sides.

  2. Continue pulling the bar down until it reaches the upper chest area, focusing on squeezing your back muscles.

  3. Maintain a neutral torso position, avoiding excessive leaning backward.

  4. Slowly return to the starting position with control, allowing your lats to stretch while keeping tension in the cable throughout the movement.