I first stumbled on the single-arm lat pulldown back in college, when building a bigger back was borderline obsession. I was chasing size, symmetry, and that wide V-taper look, but standard rows ...

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Using a lat pulldown machine, grab the bar hanging above you with your palms facing the front. Curl the bar down so it comes to your forehead. Return to the starting position. Do 3-4 sets of 10 reps.

A. Lat pulldown machines use a pulley system. To keep your machine in good working order, lubricate the pulleys every three to six months, or whenever you notice they aren’t operating as smoothly.

Shop Now This solid steel bar has a sleek black finish and diamond knurling for a better grip during your workout. It has a width of 48 inches (a.k.a. 4 feet), so you can get an expansive pulldown.

A. Lat pulldown machines use a pulley system. To keep your machine in good working order, lubricate the pulleys every three to six months, or whenever you notice they aren’t operating as smoothly.

A. Lat pulldown machines use a pulley system. To keep your machine in good working order, lubricate the pulleys every three to six months, or whenever you notice they aren’t operating as smoothly.