Lat Pull Down : HFPN - Health & Fitness Provider Network

Usually done with a bar, or with free-motion cable cross. Make sure your client pulls in front of the head and face as they do it and not behind the head, which induces tension into the shoulder. Have the head in a neutral position, leaning in the hip.

From the back, the trainer will look for the shoulder blades to downwardly rotate and come together, and that they don't creep up as the pull takes place. Keep going with their range of motion as far as is comfortable.

Alternate with the arms and legs as appropriate; depending on the extensibility, the client can move farther as flexibility improves. One arm or leg at a time will be more demanding.

When standing, there is more extensibility with the hips. One leg while standing (single leg lat pull down) is a good variation. Eight variations can be derived from a lat pull down.

12 to 20 repetition. 4-2-1 tempo.

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