One Arm Lat Pulldown

One Arm Lat Pulldown — Start position
Start position
One Arm Lat Pulldown — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Cable
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • lats
  • biceps
  • middle back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Select an appropriate weight and adjust the knee pad to help keep you down. Grasp the handle with a pronated grip. This will be your starting position.

  2. Pull the handle down, squeezing your elbow to your side as you flex the elbow.

  3. Pause at the bottom of the motion, and then slowly return the handle to the starting position.

  4. For multiple repetitions, avoid completely returning the weight to keep tension on the muscles being worked.

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