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Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown: Are you leaning back to create momentum as you pull?

Keep your torso in its starting position as you pull the bar. Do not lean back to create momentum.

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How to fix it

  1. Sit with your thighs under the pad.
  2. Keep your torso still as you pull.
  3. Bring your elbows down toward your sides as you pull the bar toward your upper chest.
Caution If you have trouble pulling all the way, reduce the weight rather than shortening the pull.

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How much should you lean at the start?

Sources differ. Some suggest leaning back slightly. Others suggest sitting upright. Either way, keep that angle the same as you pull.

See this exercise in detail

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Sources

  1. NSCA, Basics of Strength and Conditioning
  2. Western Illinois University, NSCA Lifting Proficiencies · Lat Pulldown
  3. Chulvi-Medrano I et al., Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2017)
  4. Russo L et al., Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (2024)
  5. Costa IP et al., Lasers in Medical Science (2026)
  6. ACE, Exercise Library · Seated Lat Pulldown
  7. ExRx.net, Cable Pulldown
  8. Mayo Clinic, Lat pull-down with weight machine
  9. Mayo Clinic, Weight training: Do's and don'ts of proper technique
  10. NCSF, Proper Lifting Technique
  11. U.S. Army, ATP 7-22.02 Holistic Health and Fitness Drills and Exercises

This article is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.