21/12/2022
PRIMARY MUSCLE GROUPS:
As you may have guessed, the underhand lat pulldown primarily works your lats. Originating in the lower-mid back, the latissimus dorsi holds the title for the broadest muscle of the back.
Your lats play a significant role in most “pulling” exercises such as the lat pulldown, pull ups, and other rowing exercises.
SECONDARY MUSCLE GROUPS:
The supinated lat pulldown also incorporates the biceps, abs, shoulders, and upper back. While your back should do most of the work to bring down the weight, your biceps fully contract as well.
In addition, your abs activate to stabilize the movement.
1. STRONGER LATS
Compared to the traditional lat pulldown, the supinated lat pulldown does a better job of training your lats. An underhand grip allows you to pull the weight down further than you normally would with an overhand grip.
As a result, you maximize the contraction of your lats at the bottom of each rep, which helps to build a thicker, stronger back. A sturdy back is essential for improving your performance in athletics, other compound lifts, and simple day-to-day activities.
2. IMPROVED POSTURE
Hours of sitting in chairs at work or while driving can cause an underuse of your lats and other back muscles. As a result, this can lead to slouching, pain, and tension in your shoulders and back.
The underhand lat pulldown can help to activate these under utilized muscles and reduce back pain or discomfort. With regular exercise, you will be standing upright with proper posture in no time.
3. IMPROVED CONFIDENCE
While your lats do most of the heavy lifting, the supinated lat pulldown also engages your biceps. This enables you to pull down more weight, which boosts your confidence and also maximizes the stress on your back.
Due to this, it's a great method to prep your body to handle chin ups and pull ups. Although it’s always important to push yourself to the next level, be sure to use proper form to avoid risking injury!
