How to Do Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown

Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown is a back exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown

  1. 01Sit at the cable station with thighs secured under the pads and hands gripping the bar wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Lean the torso back slightly and inhale to expand the ribcage.
  3. 03Pull the bar down toward the upper chest by driving the elbows down and back.
  4. 04Pause when the bar reaches chin height, focusing on the squeeze between the shoulder blades.
  5. 05Return the bar slowly to the starting position until the lats are fully stretched.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the shoulders shrug toward the ears, consciously depress the scapula before the elbows begin to move.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown questions

What muscles does Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown work?

Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown correctly?

Sit at the cable station with thighs secured under the pads and hands gripping the bar wider than shoulder-width. Lean the torso back slightly and inhale to expand the ribcage. Pull the bar down toward the upper chest by driving the elbows down and back. Pause when the bar reaches chin height, focusing on the squeeze between the shoulder blades. Return the bar slowly to the starting position until the lats are fully stretched.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown?

If the shoulders shrug toward the ears, consciously depress the scapula before the elbows begin to move.

Is Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown suitable for beginners?

Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown?

Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown uses cable.

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