Cable Parallel-Grip Lat Pulldown on Floor

Kneeling on the floor between the high pulleys of a crossover, pull a handle in each hand down to the shoulders, palms facing in; each arm follows its own cable.

How to do it

Setup

Kneeling tall in the middle of a crossover, a handle from each high pulley in each hand, palms facing each other, arms reaching up.

Steps

Draw the shoulder blades down to start the pull.
Pull both handles down to the shoulders, elbows tucked to the ribs.
Let the arms rise back to full reach under control.

Common mistakes

Sitting back on the heels to pull: kneel tall with the hips over the knees. Elbows flaring behind the body: they finish beside the ribs. Shrugging as the arms rise: keep the shoulders away from the ears.

Breathing

Exhale on the pull, inhale on the return.