Male

Lever One Arm Lateral Wide Pulldown plate loaded

Muscles involved

Unilateral training with the lever one arm lateral wide pulldown plate loaded gives you an unmatched opportunity to balance out your physique and strengthen your lats. When looking to progress on this exercise using a leverage machine or standard selectorized machine, slow and steady adaptation is essential. Start with a manageable weight that lets you pull smoothly down to your side while feeling your back fully contract at the bottom. As you step up the weight, resist the temptation to swing your torso or use momentum to complete the repetition. Increasing resistance only when your control is flawless guarantees continuous muscle development while preserving your posture and joint health over time.

How to do it

1. Sit in a lateral pulldown machine with your thighs supported under the padding. 2. Grip a handle with an overhand grip with the hand opposite the supported knee. 3. Pull the handle downward towards your side while squeezing your back. 4. Return controllably to the starting position.

Equipment required

Máquina de apalancamiento

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Muscles worked

Tips

- Keep your torso stable and avoid lateral swings. - Pull the handle downward and slightly backward, contracting the lat. - Control the return to the starting position, feeling the stretch in your back.