Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown

Palms facing you, elbows driving down and back along the ribs.

Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Underhand grip shoulder-width on the bar, thighs braced, chest tall.

Steps

  1. Pull the bar to the upper chest.
  2. Elbows drive down and BACK along the ribs.
  3. Return long with control.

Common mistakes

Curling the bar with the arms: the elbow PATH does the work; drive them back. Wrists bending: straight underhand line. Leaning far back: slight lean only.

Breathing

Exhale on the pull, inhale returning.