Exercise technique

cable lateral pulldown with v-bar

The cable lateral pulldown with v-bar is a strength exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) using a cable machine and v-bar attachment. It also engages the biceps and forearms as secondary muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit down on the cable pulldown machine and grab the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip.
  2. Adjust the knee pad so that your thighs are secured under it.
  3. Keep your back straight and lean back slightly.
  4. Pull the v-bar down towards your upper chest while keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. Squeeze your back muscles at the bottom of the movement.
  6. Slowly return the v-bar to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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