Pullcompound
LAT PULLDOWN
Cable lat pulldown. Vertical pull movement. Builds the lat strength required for pull-ups.
MOVEMENT GUIDE
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HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Start with the arms extended and thighs secured.
- 2
Pull the bar to the upper chest with the elbows down.
THE STANDARD
Complete the full movement and return under control; each complete cycle counts as one rep.
COACHING CUES
Start with the arms extended and thighs secured.Pull the bar to the upper chest with the elbows down.
COMMON MISTAKES
Leaning back excessively — this becomes a row.
Not pulling to the chest — partial range of motion.
Using momentum — controlled pull only.
SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS
Reduce the weight.
Wide or narrow grip for different lat emphasis.
Single-arm pulldown for unilateral work.
300WOD APPLICATION
The lat pulldown is a Foundation and Hoplite accessory movement that builds the vertical pulling strength required for pull-ups.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan
EQUIPMENT
CableMachine
MUSCLES
Primary
LatsBiceps
Secondary
Mid BackRear DeltoidsTrapezius