Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown

Q: What muscles does Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown work?

Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown primarily trains Back, Shoulders and Biceps. LIFTAG tags each set to those muscle groups so weekly volume and body-part splits stay honest.

Q: Which gym machines can I use for Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown?

Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown is mapped to Functional Trainer (Cable Station) and Lat Pulldown Machine in the LIFTAG catalog. At a partner gym the tag on those machines opens this exercise with setup notes ready to log.

Compound · Weight × reps

Return slowly without forcing the shoulders into more external rotation. Do not push the head forward, bounce, or load this like your front pulldown. This is an optional, mobility-dependent advanced variation; a front pulldown trains the same general muscles with fewer positional demands.

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown.

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HOW TO DO BEHIND-THE-NECK LAT PULLDOWN

Sit directly beneath the high pulley, secure your thighs, and take a wide grip only if you can place the arms behind the head without neck or shoulder discomfort.
Keep your head neutral and pull the elbows down until the bar approaches the back of the head; a light touch to the upper traps is not required.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I log Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown in LIFTAG?

Open Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as weight × reps. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.

What muscles does Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown work?

Which gym machines can I use for Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldown?