Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown
Target your lats with this variation of the lat pulldown. Using a neutral grip for maximum muscle engagement.
The Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: neutral grip attachment and cable machine.

Required Equipment


Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown
Start by adjusting the weight on the cable machine to an appropriate level for your strength.
Attach the twin handles to the cable and sit down on the machine bench with your feet flat on the floor.
Grasp each handle with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Sit with a straight back and slightly lean back from your hips, keeping your chest up.
Begin by retracting your shoulder blades slightly and pulling the handles down towards your upper chest.
As you pull down, focus on using your lats to bring the weight down, minimizing the involvement of your biceps.
Pull the handles towards you until your elbows are at about a 90-degree angle or the handles are level with your lower chest.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the bottom of the movement for a full contraction of the back muscles.
Slowly release the weight back to the starting position with controlled motion, fully extending your arms and stretching your lats at the top.
Perform the desired number of repetitions and sets. Remember to maintain proper form throughout the exercise, and avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
Ensure you perform the exercise in a controlled manner, focusing on the muscle contraction and maintaining proper form to prevent injury.
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Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown work?
The Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown?
Neutral grip attachment and cable machine.
Is the Cable Twin-Handle 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 Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Twin-Handle Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Assisted Parallel Close-Grip Pull-Up, Cable Incline Single-Arm Lat Pulldown, Cable Lateral Pulldown with Grip Mag and Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown.
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