Casuarina Lat Pulldown

CASUARINA LAT PULLDOWN

TARGET MUSCLES: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, stabilising muscles such as Rhomboids, Trapezius, Posterior Deltoids, Biceps and Abdominals.

MOVEMENTS: (Concentric phase) Shoulder adduction, Elbow flexion, Scapulae depression and retraction.

1. Adjust the pad so it sits snugly on your thighs to minimise movement.

2. Grasp the bar with a wide grip, looking forward with your torso upright. The wider your grip, the more the lats have to work during the exercise.

3. Retract your shoulder blades and pull the bar down in front of you to your upper chest. Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the move. Resist the temptation to lean back to aid the movement.

4. You can also do a reverse grip, with palms facing you closer together. This recruits the biceps more than a wide grip lat pulldown.