Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown.
The lever seated wide-grip lat pulldown uses a lat pulldown machine with a wide overhand grip to target the outer latissimus dorsi muscles. The wide hand position emphasizes the outer lats and creates a broad V-taper appearance in the back, while the biceps and rear deltoids provide important secondary support.
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The Wide-Grip Lat 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.