Close-Grip Lat Pulldown
Hands close on a V-handle; the narrower grip lengthens the pull and brings the biceps in.
How to do it
Setup
V-handle on the cable, thighs under the pads, tall torso with a slight lean.
Steps
- Pull the handle to the upper chest.
- Elbows drive down along the body.
- Return to a long stretch overhead.
Common mistakes
Rocking back for depth: the small lean is FIXED. Biceps finishing alone: start every rep from the blades. Skipping the stretch: the narrow grip's long range is its gift.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale returning.
