Pulldown AKA Lat Pulldown or Pull Downs are among the better back exercises. Their weakness is that they move an object in your hand rather than forcing you to move your body like in Pullup. But, on the other hand, most people can’t pull their own body weight, so this exercise is as good as it gets. To read more about my views on ranking exercises and see more great exercises like the Pulldown, go to List of Exercises by Body Part. Remember, an exercise is only as good as the workout program it is part of. Make sure you check out Best Exercises Programs.
Pulldown
Description
- Hold a weight in one hand
- Place the opposite leg forward
- If necessary, place the weightless hand on a bench or chair back
- Inhale as you slowly pull the weight toward your upper chest
- Exhale as you return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions or until fatigued
- Change hands to work the other side
Check out the List of Exercises by Body Part.