How to Do Lat Pull Down Close Grip

Lat Pull Down Close Grip is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lat Pull Down Close Grip

  1. 01Sit at the lat pull down machine and secure your thighs under the pads.
  2. 02Grasp the close grip handle with a neutral grip and sit up tall with a slight lean back.
  3. 03Pull the handle down toward your upper chest by retracting your shoulder blades.
  4. 04Squeeze your back muscles at the bottom of the movement.
  5. 05Extend your arms slowly back to the starting position to maintain tension on the lats.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lat Pull Down Close Grip

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 your elbows down toward your back pockets to maximize lat recruitment and minimize bicep dominance.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lat Pull Down Close Grip questions

What muscles does Lat Pull Down Close Grip work?

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

How do you do Lat Pull Down Close Grip correctly?

Sit at the lat pull down machine and secure your thighs under the pads. Grasp the close grip handle with a neutral grip and sit up tall with a slight lean back. Pull the handle down toward your upper chest by retracting your shoulder blades. Squeeze your back muscles at the bottom of the movement. Extend your arms slowly back to the starting position to maintain tension on the lats.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lat Pull Down Close Grip?

Drive your elbows down toward your back pockets to maximize lat recruitment and minimize bicep dominance.

Is Lat Pull Down Close Grip suitable for beginners?

Lat Pull Down Close Grip is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lat Pull Down Close Grip?

No. Lat Pull Down Close Grip is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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