The V Bar Lat Pulldown is a compound exercise designed to engage various muscle groups in the upper back. By pulling a V-shaped bar attached to a cable machine toward your upper chest, you activate muscles crucial for building strength and achieving a well-defined upper torso.

Grip the V-bar (or the straight bar in a neutral grip or underhand grip) and sit down. Next, you need to lean back slightly (around 10-15 degrees). This ensures that you have enough room to pull the V-bar down into your lower chest. Then, pull your shoulder blades back and down and remain in this position.

V Bar Lateral Pulldown Instructions Set up in a pulldown machine with a v-bar and grab the bar with both hands. Sit with your thighs under the support. Pull down the v-bar to your upper chest. Allow the cable to raise the v-bar back to your starting position slowly, fully extend your arms and shoulders. Repeat these v-bar pulldowns for a full set.

Attach a V-bar / Triangle Bar to the Lat Pulldown machine. Sit on the bench and make sure your knees are secure. Reach up and grab the V-bar with an overhand grip. Be sure to brace your core. Begin the movement by leaning back slightly while pulling down on the V-bar. Be sure to engage your middle back during the movement.