I first stumbled on the single-arm lat pulldown back in college, when building a bigger back was borderline obsession. I was chasing size, symmetry, and that wide V-taper look, but standard rows ...

Cavaliere recommends the close-grip pulldown over anything else as it works the entirety of the bicep muscle. He came to this conclusion when he tore his bicep and had to omit incline bicep curls ...

How: Using a single D-handle attachment, perform the lat pulldown using one arm instead of two and keep the movement slow and controlled. Squeeze your shoulder and back as you pull down to ...

When doing a lat pulldown, try to maintain control and not lean back too far while pulling down. It’s best to keep your back straight and lower the weight if you cannot maintain proper form.

such as overhead presses and lat pulldowns. When performed correctly, arm curls will help you build muscle and strength in the biceps to help you to look and feel stronger, and achieve bigger ...

But what muscles are you targeting as you lateral pulldown? You’re targeting the latissimus dorsi (aka the lats), lower traps, biceps and forearms according to Konforti. “Lateral pulldowns are ...

Lat pulldowns engage many muscles and tend to ... A wider grip targets your lats, but a closer underhand grip targets your biceps and is easier for beginners. Keep your trunk vertical and ...