How to Do Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown

Cable Close Grip Front Lat 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 Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown

  1. 01Secure the thighs under the pads and grasp the V-bar or close-grip attachment with a neutral inward-facing grip.
  2. 02Lean back slightly to clear the face and pull the bar toward the upper chest by driving the elbows down.
  3. 03Depress the scapula at the bottom of the movement to maximize the contraction in the latissimus dorsi.
  4. 04Allow the cable to pull the arms into full extension to stretch the lats at the top of each rep.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Close Grip Front Lat 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

Focus on pulling the elbows toward the floor rather than pulling the bar to the chest to ensure the lats do the work.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown questions

What muscles does Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown work?

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown correctly?

Secure the thighs under the pads and grasp the V-bar or close-grip attachment with a neutral inward-facing grip. Lean back slightly to clear the face and pull the bar toward the upper chest by driving the elbows down. Depress the scapula at the bottom of the movement to maximize the contraction in the latissimus dorsi. Allow the cable to pull the arms into full extension to stretch the lats at the top of each rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown?

Focus on pulling the elbows toward the floor rather than pulling the bar to the chest to ensure the lats do the work.

Is Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown suitable for beginners?

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown?

Cable Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown uses cable.

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