Lat Pulldown

The Lat Pulldown is a selectorized pulling machine on which the user sits with the thighs secured under a pad and draws an overhead bar down toward the chest. The movement primarily targets the latissimus dorsi, the broad muscle that gives the back its width, while also recruiting assisting muscles such as the scapular retractors and the biceps. The adjustable thigh pad keeps the body stable, and changing the grip or handle varies the stimulus. The Lat Pulldown is a fundamental back-training machine suitable for beginners and experienced lifters alike, building pulling strength and supporting upright posture in a controlled way.