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Close-Grip Pulldown
How to
Cable- 1 Use a narrow or V-handle grip.
- 2 Pull to the upper chest, elbows in front of you.
- 3 Return slowly to full extension.
Tips
- A neutral V-handle lets you pull deeper than a wide bar.
- Drive the elbows down toward the back pockets.
- Let the shoulders rise fully at the top for the stretch.
Common mistakes
- Turning it into a biceps curl by leading with the hands.
- Crunching the torso forward to finish the rep.
- Using half reps that never reach the chest.
In these plans
Not part of a built-in plan. Add it to any workout from the exercise picker.
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