10/30/2025
🔸 Cable Pulldown: 5 Grip Variations for Targeted Back Gains 🔥
Not all pulldowns feel the same, your grip changes the muscle focus and how your back develops. Master these to build width, thickness, and definition 👇
1️⃣ Close-Grip Pulldown
Focus: Lower lats, back thickness
Pulling in tight keeps elbows close to your sides → deep lower-lat contraction and a stronger “V” taper.
2️⃣ Wide-Grip Pulldown
Focus: Upper lats, mid-traps
Wider grip opens the back and emphasizes the upper lats for width + a strong upper-back silhouette.
3️⃣ Neutral / Standard Grip Pulldown
Focus: Balanced full-lat activation
Shoulder-width grip = most well-rounded pulldown. Perfect for beginners + overall lat development.
4️⃣ Underhand (Supinated) Pulldown
Focus: Lower lats + biceps
Underside grip pulls elbows in front of you → lower-lat emphasis with extra biceps engagement. Great for strength & tension.
5️⃣ V-Bar Pulldown
Focus: Mid / lower lats, triceps assist
Neutral grip allows natural elbow path → heavier loading, joint-friendly, great for back thickness.
📌 Training Guide
✅ 4 sets each variation
✅ 10–15 controlled reps
✅ 45–60 sec rest
🔥 Think “pull elbows to ribcage,” not “bar to chest.”
Which grip hits best for you — close or wide? 👇💬
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