Cable Pull Down Narrow

Form Cues

• Grip the V-bar or narrow handle with hands close together — the narrow grip shifts emphasis to the lower lats and increases bicep involvement

• Lock your thighs firmly under the pad to prevent your body from lifting during the pull

• Before pulling, depress and retract the shoulder blades to pre-engage the lats

• Pull the handle down toward your mid-to-lower chest, driving the elbows straight down and slightly back — keep them close to your torso

• Maintain a slight backward lean (10-15 degrees) with chest lifted — avoid excessive lean that turns the movement into a row

• Squeeze the lats at the bottom, hold briefly, then return the handle with control over 2-3 seconds

• Use a relaxed grip — think of your hands as hooks to prevent the forearms from fatiguing before the back