Close-grip angled pulldowns

Try these moves for a muscular back

April 28, 2011 05:02 pm | Updated September 28, 2016 02:16 am IST

WORK YOUR TRAPEZIUS Close-grip angled pulldown (Finish Position) Photo: R. Ravindran

WORK YOUR TRAPEZIUS Close-grip angled pulldown (Finish Position) Photo: R. Ravindran

Method

Stand near a lat machine and hold the handle with hands placed atleast a foot apart.

Step backwards for about three or four feet and bend forward at a 45 degree angle, facing the floor.

Pull the handle to a point six inches above the trapezius and squeeze the upper back and traps muscle for a second.

Return to start position.

Avoid

Jerky, improper movements.

Excessive weights.

Straining the neck or back.

Muscles targeted

Works the back and trapezius.

Who benefits

It can be used to enhance back muscularity. Helps to carve out muscular details in the area around the trapezius.

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