V-Bar Pulldown (close neutral grip)

A close neutral grip allows a big lat range and is comfortable on the shoulder.

• Compound
• Cable
• Beginner

How to do it

• Neutral V-handle, chest high
• Pull the handle to your chest driving your elbows down
• Stretch out at the top under control

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 8–12 reps · 1–3 RIR

Tempo: Pull for 1–2 s, squeeze at the top and lower for 2–3 s resisting the load

Common mistakes

• Leaning back too much
• Shrugging your shoulders

Muscles worked

Primary

• Lats
• Back

Secondary

• Biceps

Alternatives

• Neutral / Close-Grip Pulldown
• Lat Pulldown