How to do the cable lat pulldown - close grip

Step by step

1. Attach a V handle to a lat pulldown machine.
2. Select the appropriate load.
3. Adjust the thigh pad for your legs to fit snugly underneath.
4. Grab the V handle with a neutral grip (palms facing one another), sit down, and position your thighs underneath the pad.
5. Bring your shoulders back and lean your torso slightly back.
6. Inhale and pull the V handle to your chest, squeezing your back muscles and exhaling.
7. Slowly extend your arms as you breathe in.

Muscles worked

Sets and reps

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Programs that use the cable lat pulldown - close grip

• 8-Week Upper Body Emphasis4 × 12
• 6-Week Back Builder3 × 12
• Arnold Split3 × 10

Track your progress

Repto shows what you lifted on your last session for every set, suggests your next weight, and starts the rest timer when you tick the set. Your estimated 1-rep max and volume for each exercise are charted over time.