Exercise 2616 · REF 4c9BhzB
A V-bar narrows the grip on the pulldown and angles the palms toward each other, which shortens the range slightly compared to a wide bar but keeps tension concentrated on the lower lats through the finish. It's a common choice for lifters whose shoulders don't love a wide, straight-bar grip. The close handles also let the elbows drive further back, adding a bit more mid-back involvement than a wide pulldown.
How to Do the Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-Bar
- Sit down on the cable pulldown machine and grab the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip.
- Adjust the knee pad so that your thighs are secured under it.
- Keep your back straight and lean back slightly.
- Pull the v-bar down towards your upper chest while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Squeeze your back muscles at the bottom of the movement.
- Slowly return the v-bar to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
The Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-Bar primarily targets the Lats, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Forearms.
More Back Exercises
Alternate Lateral Pulldown
Archer Pull Up
Assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-Up
Assisted Pull-Up
Assisted Standing Chin-Up
Assisted Standing Pull-Up
More Lats Exercises
Back Pec Stretch
Band Assisted Pull-Up
Band Close-Grip Pulldown
Band Fixed Back Close Grip Pulldown
Band Fixed Back Underhand Pulldown
Band Kneeling One Arm Pulldown
Equipment Alternatives
Don't have cable? These target the same lats with different equipment.
FAQ
- What muscles does the Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-Bar work?
- The Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-Bar primarily targets the lats, with the biceps and forearms assisting.
- What equipment do I need for the Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-Bar?
- The Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-Bar is done with a cable.
- What's a good alternative to the Cable Lateral Pulldown With V-Bar?
- If you don't have access to a cable, the Archer Pull Up targets the same lats using body weight instead.