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Lever Reverse Grip Lateral Pulldown
A plate-loaded pulldown taken with an underhand grip, shifting emphasis to the lower lats and biceps while keeping the elbows tight in front of the body.
BackMachineVertical pull
GoLightWeight medialever-reverse-grip-lateral-pulldown
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Primary
Latissimus dorsi
Secondary
BicepsRhomboidsLower trapezius
Equipment
Machine
Pattern
Vertical pull
Setup
- 01Lock the thighs under the pads and sit tall on the seat.
- 02Grip the handles underhand at about shoulder width.
- 03Extend the arms fully overhead and lift the chest.
- 04Set the shoulder blades down before starting.
Execution
- 01Pull the handles down toward the upper chest with elbows tracking in front of the ribs.
- 02Keep the chest tall and a slight backward lean.
- 03Squeeze the lats at the bottom for a full second.
- 04Return the handles under control to the overhead stretch.
Checkpoints
- -Elbows stay in front of the body, close to the ribs.
- -The wrists stay neutral rather than curling at the bottom.
- -The torso lean stays slight and consistent, not a rowing swing.
- -Full elbow extension is reached at the top of every rep.
Common mistakes
- -Swinging the torso backward to move heavier plates.
- -Curling the handles with the biceps and wrists.
- -Stopping the stretch short at the top.
- -Letting the shoulders roll forward at the bottom squeeze.
Programming notes
- -Use 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps for lower lat emphasis.
- -Expect to handle slightly more load than a wide overhand pulldown; progress conservatively.
- -Pairs well with a wide grip pulldown in the same session for complete lat coverage.
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