The lat pulldown is a great exercise for targeting the muscles in your back, particularly the latissimus dorsi (lats). Here's how to perform a lat pulldown:
1. Start by sitting on a lat pulldown machine with your knees positioned under the knee pads and your feet flat on the floor.
2. Adjust the thigh pad so that it fits snugly against your thighs.
3. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Your palms should be facing away from you.
4. Sit tall and engage your core muscles to maintain a stable position.
5. Take a deep breath and pull the bar down towards your chest, leading with your elbows. Keep your chest lifted and your shoulders down and back.
6. As you pull the bar down, focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together and engaging your lats.
7. Once the bar is at chest level, pause for a moment and then slowly release it back up to the starting position, allowing your arms to fully extend.
8. Repeat for the desired…