Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown.
The Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown is a lat pulldown variation performed with a straight bar on a cable machine, targeting the latissimus dorsi and upper back. It builds width and thickness in the back while also engaging the biceps as a secondary mover.
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The Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.