The lat pulldown is an effective machine exercise that primarily targets the latissimus dorsi muscles in your back, helping to improve strength and definition. By pulling a bar down toward your chest while seated, you engage the upper back, shoulders, and arms.

This movement is great for building upper-body strength, improving posture, and enhancing pull-up performance. With adjustable weight settings, it’s suitable for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for different grip variations to target different parts of the back.