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4116

Lat Pull Station

LAT PULL STATION

This machine helps train the back on a stable pulling path. Set the shoulder blades first, hold the torso, then pull the handles without jerking.

Main targetBack
LevelBeginner - advanced
Best tempoSmooth, no jerking

About this machine

Pulling machines train the back on a defined path and make it easier to learn shoulder-blade control without swinging the torso. Vertical pulling is closer to a pull-up, while horizontal pulling is closer to rowing; learning both gives a more balanced programme.

Muscles worked

  • Main load: Back.
  • Stabilization: trunk muscles help hold position.
  • Should not hurt: joints or lower back. If they do, reduce load and check setup.

How to set up

  1. For the Lat Pull Station, first check its source-listed detail: has an adjustable seat position.
  2. Set the pulley height or handle position for the exercise.
  3. Attach the correct handle and check the carabiner.
  4. Stand or sit so the cable follows the intended line of force.
  5. Choose a load that does not pull you out of the start position.

How to perform

Main exercise: lat pulldown.

  1. On the Lat Pull Station, move smoothly through this model's working path.
  2. Keep the torso stable instead of rotating with the load.
  3. Use the same control on the working and return phases.
  4. Return the handle under control without releasing the stack.

Common mistakes

  • Using the wrong pulley height for the exercise.
  • Letting the cable rub the body or pull at a poor angle.
  • Swinging the torso instead of using the target muscle.
  • Letting the handle snap back at the end.
  • Ignoring this model-specific detail: has an adjustable seat position.

Technique video

Sources: gym80.de product page for 4116; gym80.de image saved locally; video embedded from the original YouTube source. PDF data: page 42, printed page 40.
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