Cable Reverse Narrow-Grip Lat Pulldown
The Cable Reverse Narrow-Grip Lat Pulldown is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and biceps, with help from the traps. You'll need: exercise bench, cable machine and straight bar attachment.
Required Equipment
Cable Reverse Narrow-Grip Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Outer Lats (teres major); Lower Traps (trapezius, lower fibers)
How to do the Cable Reverse Narrow-Grip Lat Pulldown
Sit on the bench facing the cable machine and attach a short straight bar or close-grip handle to the high pulley.
Grab the handle with an underhand grip, keeping your hands roughly shoulder-width apart or closer.
Plant your feet firmly on the floor, brace your core, and keep your chest lifted toward the ceiling.
Pull the bar down toward your upper chest by driving your elbows down and back.
Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the movement for a brief pause.
Slowly return the bar to the starting position with control, fully extending your arms without letting the weights slam.
Cable Reverse Narrow-Grip Lat Pulldown FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Reverse Narrow-Grip Lat Pulldown work?
The Cable Reverse Narrow-Grip Lat Pulldown mainly works the back and biceps, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Reverse Narrow-Grip Lat Pulldown?
Exercise bench, cable machine and straight bar attachment.
Is the Cable Reverse Narrow-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 Reverse Narrow-Grip Lat Pulldown go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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