Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown

A lat pulldown variation using an underhand grip that increases biceps involvement.

How to do it

1. Attach a straight bar to a lat pulldown machine.
2. Grip the bar with an underhand grip, shoulder-width apart.
3. Sit and secure your thighs under the pad.
4. Pull the bar down to your upper chest.
5. Squeeze your lats and biceps at the bottom.
6. Return the bar to the starting position with control.
7. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips

• Keep your chest up and avoid leaning back excessively.
• Pull with your elbows, not just your hands.
• Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement.

Muscles

Primary: Biceps, Lats

Secondary: Rear deltoid, Rhomboids