V-Bar Pulldown
The V-Bar Pulldown is a intermediate cable machine exercise that works the Lats. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesLats
EquipmentCable Machine
LevelIntermediate
How to do the V-Bar Pulldown
- Sit down on a pull-down machine with a V-Bar attached to the top pulley.Adjust the knee pad of the machine to fit your height.
- These pads will prevent your body from being raised by the resistance attached to the bar.Grab the V-bar with the palms facing each other (a neutral grip).
- Stick your chest out and lean yourself back slightly (around 30-degrees) in order to better engage the lats.
- This will be your starting position.Using your lats, pull the bar down as you squeeze your shoulder blades.
- Continue until your chest nearly touches the V-bar.
- Exhale as you execute this motion.
- Tip: Keep the torso stationary throughout the movement.After a second hold on the contracted position, slowly bring the bar back to the starting position as you breathe in.Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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