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Close-Grip Pulldown

Close-Grip Pulldown is a cable pull exercise for the back, and it also works the biceps and forearms. If you cannot do it, Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown or Assisted Pull-up Machine are good swaps.

  • Back
  • Pull
  • Cable

Muscles worked

  • Back · main
  • Biceps
  • Forearms

How to do it

  1. Attach a V-handle, sit with your thighs under the pad and lean back slightly.
  2. Grip the handle and pull your shoulders down and back.
  3. Pull the handle to your upper chest, elbows going down past your sides.
  4. Let it rise slowly until your arms are straight.

Watch out: Leaning far back and using your body weight to yank the handle.

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