How to Do Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown

Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip 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 Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown

  1. 01Attach two handles to the pulldown bar and sit with the thighs secured under the machine pads.
  2. 02Grasp the handles with a parallel grip and lean back slightly, maintaining a proud chest.
  3. 03Pull the handles down toward the upper chest by retracting the shoulder blades and driving the elbows down.
  4. 04Squeeze the back muscles at the bottom of the rep before allowing the handles to rise back toward the pulley.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip 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

Drive the elbows vertically into the back pockets to maximize lat recruitment and prevent the shoulders from shrugging.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown questions

What muscles does Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown work?

Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip 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 Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown correctly?

Attach two handles to the pulldown bar and sit with the thighs secured under the machine pads. Grasp the handles with a parallel grip and lean back slightly, maintaining a proud chest. Pull the handles down toward the upper chest by retracting the shoulder blades and driving the elbows down. Squeeze the back muscles at the bottom of the rep before allowing the handles to rise back toward the pulley.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown?

Drive the elbows vertically into the back pockets to maximize lat recruitment and prevent the shoulders from shrugging.

Is Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown suitable for beginners?

Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown?

Cable Twin Handle Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown uses cable.

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