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. 1

    Start with the arms extended and thighs secured.

  2. 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.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan

EQUIPMENT

CableMachine

MUSCLES

Primary

LatsBiceps

Secondary

Mid BackRear DeltoidsTrapezius
Lat Pulldown — 300WOD Exercise Library