The Pulldown

The pulldown is a compound exercise that works the upper chest, biceps and rear deltoids. It works the same muscles as chin-ups / pullups, but uses a resistance machine (cable machine or pulldown machine) to allow you to work with weights lighter or much heavier than your bodyweight.

The pulldown is performed while seated by pulling a wide bar down towards the upper chest. Your knees should be tucked in under the supports so that you are not lifting yourself off the bench.

The exercise can be varied to work the lower lats harder (close grip pulldowns) or the biceps (reverse grip pulldowns).

Pulldown Machine Exercise

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