Exercise

Neutral-Grip Lat Pulldown

Also known as: twin handle parallel grip lat pulldown, neutral grip pulldown, parallel grip pulldown, mag grip pulldown

Neutral-Grip Lat Pulldown is a compound exercise for the lats. Main target: lats. Also works: biceps and middle back. Equipment: cable.

EquipmentCable

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPull

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Secondary

Attach a wide double-handle (parallel-grip) bar to the lat pulldown machine and sit down with your thighs secured under the pads.
Grip the handles with palms facing each other, arms fully extended overhead, chest up.
Pull the handles down to your upper chest, driving the elbows down toward your sides.
Pause briefly, then let the bar rise under control back to the start and repeat.