Benefits

• Works back and latissimus

• Develops shoulder stability to prevent injury

Description

• Use lat pulldown machine

• Grip bar slightly wider than shoulder width

• Pull bar down to mid chest

• Control bar back to starting position

Helpful Hints

• When the bar gets to your chest, squeeze your shoulder blades together

Common Errors

• Leaning back too far

• Not pulling the bar down far enough

• Pulling the bar down too far on your chest

• Pulling the bar behind your neck

Potential Risks

• Pulling the bar behind your neck stresses the rotator cuff

• Leaning back too far stresses your lower back

Key Coaching Points

• Start by pulling your shoulder blades down your back

• Keep your body upright, head in a neutral position and elbows to your sides. Your elbows should not go past your body.