Close Grip Lat Pulldown: How-to, Tips & More
The Close Grip Lat Pulldown is a beginner compound exercise for your lats. You do it with lat pulldown machine and v bar attachment. It is a good fit when your goal is muscle growth.
Besides the lats, it also works your biceps and upper back, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.
Muscles worked
Lats
Primary
Biceps
Secondary
Upper back
Secondary
How to do the Close Grip Lat Pulldown
- Attach a V bar and sit with your thighs under the pads.
- Hold the handles with your palms facing each other.
- Lean back slightly and pull the handles to your upper chest.
- Let them rise slowly until your arms are straight.
Close Grip Lat Pulldown tips
- Keep your chest up as you pull.
Sets and reps
Most lifters do well with 8 to 15 reps per set, and 8 to 15 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles. You can finish with a drop set when you want extra volume.
Equipment
Lat pulldown machine, V bar attachment
Type
Compound
Close Grip Lat Pulldown alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Close Grip Lat Pulldown work?
The Close Grip Lat Pulldown mainly works your lats, with help from your biceps and upper back.
How many sets and reps should I do?
A good starting point is 8 to 15 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 8 to 15 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.
Is the Close Grip Lat Pulldown good for beginners?
Yes. The Close Grip Lat Pulldown is considered beginner and is a good choice if you are new to training. Start light and focus on form.
What equipment do I need for the Close Grip Lat Pulldown?
You need lat pulldown machine and v bar attachment.
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