Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown
Target your lats with this unique cable pulldown variation! A great way to build upper body strength from the floor.
The Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and chest, with help from the traps. You'll need: neutral grip attachment or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown
Attach a parallel grip handle to the pulley on the cable machine and set the appropriate weight.
Sit down on the floor directly under the pulley with your legs extended forward and your spine straight.
Grasp the handles with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and fully extend your arms upward.
Brace your core and slightly lean back to create a stable position.
Pull the handles down to your upper chest area while keeping your elbows close to your body. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull.
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, controlling the weight as you return to full extension.
Repeat for the desired number of reps and sets, ensuring you maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Make sure to keep your spine neutral and avoid swinging or using momentum to lift the weight.
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Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown work?
The Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown mainly works the back and chest, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown?
Neutral grip attachment or cable machine.
Is the Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Floor Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cable Floor Tricep Pushdown, Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown, Lying Lat Pulldown and Towel Floor Sliding Pulldown.
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