Wide Grip Lat Pulldown

Step-by-step technique for Wide Grip Lat Pulldown, an exercise for lats using cable. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Sit down and secure your thighs under the pad.
  2. Grip the bar clearly wider than shoulder-width.
  3. Pull down to your upper chest with elbows flaring out.
  4. Return under control.
Coach tip: A wide grip emphasizes back width (lats).

Muscles worked

Primary: Lats
Secondary: Upper Back, Biceps

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown is a strength exercise that loads the lats using cable. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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