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Wide grip lat pulldown: how to do it
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Grip the bar wide
Starting position
Sit in the lat pulldown machine with your thighs under the pad and grip the bar wide with palms facing forward.
The movement
Pull the bar toward your upper chest with your elbows moving down, then extend your arms upward with control.
Most common mistake
Don't pull the bar behind your neck, bring it down in front of your head to your upper chest and keep your chest lifted.
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