Underhand Cable Pulldowns

Strengthen your lats and arms with this underhand pulldown variation.

This lat pulldown variation uses a supinated grip to involve the biceps more directly while still hitting the lats and mid-back hard. It’s ideal for building pulling strength.

Instructions

  1. Sit at a lat pulldown machine and adjust the knee pad for stability.
  2. Grasp the bar with an underhand (palms facing you) grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width.
  3. Lean back slightly and stick out your chest to set your starting position.
  4. Pull the bar down to your upper chest, squeezing your lats at the bottom.
  5. Slowly return to the top under control. Repeat.