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Neutral-Grip Pulldown

Also called Close-grip pulldown, V-bar pulldown

CableCompoundEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Upper back & lats

Also biceps

You need

Cable station

Lat pulldown setup →Cable station setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
Thigh pad
  1. 1Neutral handle, slight lean back
  2. 2Elbows drive down and back to your hips
  3. 3Full stretch overhead each rep

Most common mistake

Short, jerky reps with the torso swinging.

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Research
91
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Lifters
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 91
Target tension · 35%4/5
Loaded stretch · 25%5/5
Progression · 20%5/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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