Lat Pulldown primarily works the lats. It is categorized as a pull movement and uses Cable machine and Machine.
- Primary muscles
- lats
- Equipment
- Cable machine and Machine
- Movement pattern
- pull
- Catalog difficulty
- 1 of 5
How to do Lat Pulldown
- Chest tall, pull bar to collarbone
- Elbows down and back
Common mistakes
- Leaning way back — small lean only
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is lats. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Band Row
Harder option: Chin-Up (or Assisted)
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Band Row · Chin-Up (or Assisted) · Band Row · One-Arm Row · Barbell Bent-Over Row · Band-Assisted Pull-Up
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