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V-Bar Pulldown
LatsCable
intermediate · compound · strength
Also works: Biceps · Middle Back · Shoulders
A lats movement in the Bikkel catalog. Load it into a routine and log every working set — weight, reps and rest tracked like an equipment readout.
▸ How to
Own the movement
Step-by-step form cues to get you started. Dial in the exact working weights and rep targets inside the app.
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Sit down on a pull-down machine with a V-Bar attached to the top pulley.
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Adjust the knee pad of the machine to fit your height. These pads will prevent your body from being raised by the resistance attached to the bar.
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Grab the V-bar with the palms facing each other (a neutral grip). Stick your chest out and lean yourself back slightly (around 30-degrees) in order to better engage the lats. This will be your starting position.
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Using your lats, pull the bar down as you squeeze your shoulder blades. Continue until your chest nearly touches the V-bar. Exhale as you execute this motion. Tip: Keep the torso stationary throughout the movement.
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After a second hold on the contracted position, slowly bring the bar back to the starting position as you breathe in.
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Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.