How to do pull-down behind the neck back exercises

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This is an animated body sculpting tutorial for pull-down behind the neck back exercises. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step-by-step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional fitness body building video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning pull-down behind the neck back exercises.

How to do Pulldowns Behind Neck - Back Muscles

Welcome to Flash Mavis tutorial for pulldowns behind the neck with a wide grip. This is an exercie for the Lat muscles (Latissimus) that broadens your back. If not done correctly, the pulldowns behind the neck can harm your shoulders and your elbows. Make sure you don't try to create momentum, pull down the bar in a straight line and do this exercise slowly and very concentrated.

Description: Pulldowns Behind Neck

* Sit down comfortable and keep your back straight and vertical. Don't whip around when you pull down the bar. Grab the bar approximately 2 shoulder widths apart.
* Pull down the bar until it touches your neck or the top of your back. It is very important that you pull down the bar in a straight, vertical line. Don't create momentum. If you elevate one shoulder more than the other, you are trying to pull too much weight. Exhale when you pull down.
* Release and let the bar move back up slowly. Inhale at the same time. The bar should move up until your elbows are almost extended. Don't let the weight pull your shoulder too much.

Trainer advice: Pulldowns Behind Neck

* If your shoulders or your elbows don't feel comfortable while doing pulldowns behind the neck... STOP!