Front Lat Pulldown - Using Double-D Handle Attachment
Differentiation: Mechanics
This variation of a Pulldown is unique. Here is how: you use a Double-D attachment. This attachment places your hands close together. The Double-D attachment also forces your palms to face inward. This hand position works your biceps as well as your lats. Finally, the Double-D attachment allows you to use heavier weight. Using heavier weight will increase the overall strength of your lats.
Starting Position
To get into starting position, do this...
1) Locate a cable machine with a lat pulldown option. Or, set a cable machine's pulley at its highest setting. If your machine does not have an attached bench, position the short side of a flat bench so it is facing the cable machine.
2) Obtain a Double-D Handle Attachment.
3) Clip the Double-D Handle Attachment onto the pulley hook.
4) Sit on the machine's bench -
5) ...with your feet flat on the floor.
6) Adjust the knee brace so it holds your legs snugly in place. This knee brace prevents your body from rising as you pull down the weight.
7) Reach up and grasp the Double-D Handle Attachment with both hands, palms inward.
8) Lean slightly back (around 20-degrees) and push your chest out.
Main Mechanics
Once in starting position, do this...
1) This is the starting position.
2) Exhale as you lean back slightly and pull the Multi-Exercise Bar down to your upper chest.
3) Squeeze your muscles and hold this position for a count of one second.
4) Then, inhale as you gradually allow the bar to retract upward
5) ...until your arms are fully extended.
6) Repeat reps for a full set.
Proper Form
Pay special attention to following proper form by...
Keep your upper arm stationary.
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