MY FAVORITE BACK EXERCISE

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Sit down at the lat pulldown machine and adjust the thigh pad so it sits snugly over your legs, keeping you anchored during the movement. Grip the bar with a wide, overhand grip—your hands should be just wider than shoulder-width.
Sit tall with your chest up, shoulders down, and back, and core engaged. Lean back very slightly to create a natural pulling angle—avoid excessive leaning.
Begin the movement by pulling the bar down toward your upper chest. Focus on driving your elbows down and back, not just pulling with your arms. Keep your wrists straight and controlled.
Once the bar reaches just below your chin or the top of your chest, pause briefly and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
Slowly release the bar back up in a controlled manner, fully extending your arms at the top without locking out or allowing your shoulders to shrug up.
Repeat for your desired number of reps, maintaining smooth, steady form throughout each repetition.