How To Do Lat Pull Downs For Back Strength Video

Improve back strength with lat pull down exercises. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video.

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Increases back strength
Don't rise from seat
Grip handles outside of shoulder-width

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Lance is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He specializes in weight training, circuit training, endurance training, and teaching people the proper forms for exercise. He enjoys helping others reach their goals.

LANCE BUMGARNER: Now, I am going to show you how to do a lat pulldown to increase back strength. This exercise is going to be great to increase the strength in your back. First things first, thigh pads, making sure they are firmly against your thighs as you sit down. That's going to prevent you from rising up out of the seat. Weights to add strength to your back. You need to use fewer repetitions with a heavier weight. Grip the handles just outside-shoulder width or just a little bit wider. Sit down on the seat, again, making sure that your thighs are firmly under the pads. Bring the weight down just below the chin, keeping your back nice and straight in a smooth, controlled manner. It is very important to maintain good form. Exhale on the way down; inhale on the way up. Return to the starting position after you complete your set. And just remember a few things: thighs firmly under the pad to prevent you from rising up; back nice and straight; shoulders back, chest out; bringing the bar down right to the top of your chest and maintaining good form. This is how to do a back exercise using a lat pulldown to strengthen your back.

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