An exercise performed at the pull-down station of a weight-training machine. It strengthens the shoulder muscles and the biceps (figure 36).
Figure 36 Lateral pull-down
▪ Sit or kneel on the floor. With your arms extended and your hands more than shoulder width apart, use a pronated grip (palms facing forward) to grasp the pull-down bar. Pull the bar down behind you to the base of your neck. Return to the starting position and repeat.
