How to Do Cable Lat Pulldown Wide Grip

Form Cues

1. 1

   Grip bar just outside shoulder width, lean back slightly, drive elbows down toward your hips pulling the bar to upper chest level

2. 2

   Keep your chest up and lead the pull with your elbows, not your hands

3. 3

   Pause briefly at the bottom and squeeze the lats before returning

4. 4

   Control the ascent back to a full stretch rather than letting the bar snap up

Common Mistakes

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  Pulling the bar behind the neck — always pull to the front of the chest to protect the cervical spine

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  Leaning back excessively to use body weight instead of the lats

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  Using momentum to yank the bar down instead of a smooth, controlled pull