Vertical Pull

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown

A practical movement guide for every Mission SOP that uses this exercise. Sets, reps, load, tempo, and purpose remain specific to each mission and phase.

Movement guide available

Anatomy map

Muscles involved

Primary Supporting
Option 2 custom anatomy illustration for Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown, with primary and supporting muscles highlighted
PrimaryLatissimus dorsi
SupportingTeres majorUpper-back musculatureBiceps brachiiBrachialisForearm flexors and extensors

ShaOS custom anatomy illustration. Visual reference only; movement coaching and muscle classifications remain defined by the Exercise Library.

Description

A cable-based vertical pull that develops the lats and upper back with a stable torso and repeatable resistance.

Setup & Execution

  1. Set the thigh pad securely and take an overhand grip wider than the shoulders but still comfortable.
  2. Sit tall with a slight natural lean, ribs controlled, and arms extended overhead.
  3. Draw the shoulder blades down and pull the bar toward the upper chest by driving the elbows toward the floor.
  4. Return slowly until the arms are long without allowing the weight stack to slam.

Coaching Cues

  • Lead with the elbows.
  • Bring the bar to the collarbone area.
  • Stay tall and controlled.

Common Mistakes

  • Pulling behind the neck.
  • Leaning far backward to turn it into a row.
  • Using a grip so wide that range and control are lost.

Movement media

See the movement

Reviewed short loop
Published media
Short silent loop · 5 seconds
Reviewed
Jul 17, 2026
Video source
Open source record
30–60 second tutorialplanned
Setup angleplanned
Side angleplanned
Key cue overlayplanned
Captionsplanned
Transcriptplanned

Accessible movement summary

Set the thigh pad securely and take an overhand grip wider than the shoulders but still comfortable. Sit tall with a slight natural lean, ribs controlled, and arms extended overhead. Draw the shoulder blades down and pull the bar toward the upper chest by driving the elbows toward the floor. Return slowly until the arms are long without allowing the weight stack to slam.

Key cue: Lead with the elbows.

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Regressions & alternatives

Preserve the movement pattern while matching current capacity, available equipment, and the mission environment.

Regression

Neutral-grip lat pulldown

Progression

Tempo pulldown with a bottom pause

Home gym

High-anchored resistance-band pulldown

Commercial gym

Assisted pronated pull-up

Used in

Linked Mission SOPs

Upper Hypertrophy & Structural BalancePrecision