The cable close grip front lat pulldown is performed seated under a cable with a close grip V-handle attachment. The handle pulls down to the upper chest with the elbows tucked. The close grip biases the lower lats and adds biceps work for a strong pulldown variation.
Muscle Group
Back, Biceps, Latissimus Dorsi
Equipment Required
Cable
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the lower lats
- Builds lat thickness
- Adds biceps work
- Strong neutral grip variation
- Constant cable tension
- Useful for back hypertrophy
How to perform
- Sit at a cable lat pulldown machine with thighs under the pads.
- Attach a close grip V-handle to the cable.
- Reach up and grab the handle with a neutral grip.
- Sit upright with a slight backward lean.
- Brace your core and keep your chest up.
- Pull the handle down to your upper chest.
- Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides.
- Squeeze the lats hard, then return slowly to the start.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Upper Back
Primary
Back
Primary