Exercises to do in the gym: Lat pulldown

Good afternoon!

     Today, we are going to explain a exercise of dowm limb. This exercises is called The lat pulldown and is using to gain strength for basketball.


Starting position

• Take the bar with an overhand grip closed.
• The grip should be wider than shoulder width.
• Sit facing the machine.
• Place the thighs below the ceilings padded with feet flat on the floor.
• If necessary, adjust the seat height and the bumper.
• Tilt your torso slightly backwards.
• Elbows fully extended.

Image 1. Starting position.

Downward movement phase

• Pull the bar down and upper chest.
• Keep your torso slightly tilted back; not move the trunk to help move the weight.
• Lower the bar until it touches the chest.

Image 2. Exercise in action.

Upward movement phase

• Extend the elbows slowly  to the starting position.
• Maintaining the trunk at the same position.
• After finishing the series, stand up and bring the bar to the starting position.

Here, we leave you a video which you can see the exercise.

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References:
Baechle T & Earle R. (2007). Principios del entrenamiento de la Fuerza y del Acondicionamiento Físico. Ed. Médica Panamericana.