Lever Pulldown

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Instructions Preparation Sit on seat. Reach up and grasp handles with wide overhand grip. Execution Pull levers down to sides of shoulders. Return until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments Range of motion will be compromised if grip is too wide. Also see exercise with parallel grip.

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Pull Muscles Target Latissimus Dorsi Synergists Brachialis Brachioradialis Biceps Brachii Teres Major Rhomboids Levator Scapulae Pectoralis Minor Trapezius, Lower Pectoralis Major, Sternal Dynamic Stabilizers Triceps, Long Head