| Exercise Type:
Anaerobic Exercise (strength training)
Primary Muscles Exercised:
latissimus dorsi
rhomboids
posterior deltoids
biceps, brachialis
Description:
1) stand in front of the lat pulldown machine and grab the bar with an overhand grip about double shoulder length in distance
2) sit down on the seat with your feet flat on the ground and back straight, put your thigh under the thigh pad
3) lean back until you reach a 45 degree angle relative to the floor (do not bend your back, rotate from your hip)
4) your arms should be fully extended
Techinque:
1) pull the bar down towards your upper chest and hold for a few seconds
2) return bar to its original position, be sure not to lock your elbows
3) repeat until you have completed your desired number of repetitions
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