Exercise guide

Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown

The Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown targets the lats and mid back using a neutral grip attachment for controlled vertical pulling.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
No
How to

How to do the Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown

  1. 01

    Attach a V bar handle to a high cable pulley.

  2. 02

    Sit at the machine and secure your thighs under the pad.

  3. 03

    Grip the V bar with a neutral grip.

  4. 04

    Sit upright with your chest lifted.

  5. 05

    Pull the handle down toward your upper chest.

  6. 06

    Slowly return the handle to the starting position under control.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Pull your elbows down rather than back
  • Avoid leaning excessively during the pull
  • Control the upward return to maintain tension
Muscles

Muscles worked

Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown work?

The Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown primarily targets the Back.

Is the Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown a compound or isolation exercise?

The Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown?

You need the following equipment: Cable Machine.

What difficulty level is the Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown?

The Cable V Bar Lat Pulldown is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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