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Close grip lat pulldown: how to do it
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Close handle, arms straight
Starting position
Sit with your thighs under the pads and hold the close-grip handle overhead with your arms straight.
The movement
Pull the handle toward your upper chest with your elbows close, then slowly guide it up again.
Most common mistake
Don't swing backward to pull the handle down, keep your torso steady and your shoulders down.
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