Back Primary Muscle Group for Exercise Demonstration

Primary Muscle: Back

Equipment: Machine

Level: Beginner

Purpose: To target the latissimus dorsi muscle of your back.

Execution: From a seated position and your knees locked under the pads, grasp the bar attached to the overhead pulley cable with a wide overhand grip. Keeping your body upright, pull the bar down until the bar down to your chest. Squeeze at the peak contraction before allowing the weight to pull you back to the start position. Lower the weight until your arms are fully extended before pulling down for another repetition.