Back exercise
Plate-Loaded Lat Pulldown
Vertical pull for lats, biceps and shoulder blade control. The machine guides the movement and gives you stable support.
- Primary muscleBack
- Also worksBiceps
- EquipmentMachine and other
- TypeCompound
- MovementVertical pull
- LevelBeginner
- Back
- Biceps
- Machine and other
How to do the Plate-Loaded Lat Pulldown
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Adjust the seat and the high cable handle, and sit with your chest upright and your thighs secured.
- Pull your elbows down and back, engaging your lats, without shrugging your shoulders.
- Slowly return until your arms are extended, without losing control.
- Repeat at a controlled pace, without using momentum.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Plate-Loaded Lat Pulldown
They work the back with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Neutral Grip Pull UpBack · Pull-up bar
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Plate-Loaded Lat Pulldown work?
The Plate-Loaded Lat Pulldown works mainly the back. It also works the biceps.