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Close-Grip Lat Pulldown

Lats · also Biceps

Equipment: Lat Pulldown Machine, V-Handle

How to do it

• Lock your thighs under the pad, grip the V-handle overhead
• Brace your abs, lean back slightly (no more than 30°)
• Pull shoulder blades down before you pull
• Drive elbows down to your ribs, handle to upper chest
• Let the handle rise slowly until your arms are straight

Common mistake

✕ LEANING BACK TOO FAR → ✓ SLIGHT LEAN, KEEP TORSO STILL

Starting point: 3 sets × 8–12 reps, 90s rest.

In the app: rotate the 3D model, slow it down and watch the mistake next to the correct form.

Cues checked against: acefitness.org, nasm.org, nsca.com.