Cable Lateral Pull
Targets the lats from a unique angle
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At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Lats. Secondary: teres major |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Back |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Pull |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 12-15 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~45 kcal |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — stand facing the cable machine with the cable at chest height
- Step 2: Initiation — grasp the handle with both hands
- Step 3: Mid-phase — pull the handle towards your chest, keeping your core engaged and lats squeezed
- Step 4: End-position — hold for a brief moment, then slowly return to the starting position
- Step 5: Return — repeat for the desired number of reps
- Step 6: Breathing and rhythm reminder — focus on slow and controlled movements
- Step 7: Safety note — avoid jerking or using too much momentum
Equipment
- Cable machine
Coaching tips
Benefits
Targets the lats from a unique angle
Common mistakes
Not keeping the core engaged
Make it harder
Increase the weight or reps
Make it easier
Decrease the weight or reps
Breathing
Inhale on the way down, exhale on the way up
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