Seated Ball Lat Pulldown

The exercise is intended to encourage better lat engagement during a cable pulldown pattern. The shoulders should be pulled slightly back as the cable is brought down. The arms should remain aligned with the sides of the body during the pull. The exercise is repeated by alternating the pulldown and controlled return phases. The movement begins by slightly squeezing the ball and exhaling. The cable is slowly pulled down toward the chest from the seated knees-up position. After the cable is pulled toward the chest, it should be returned upward under control. The exercise is performed at a lat pulldown system or cable pulldown station while using a ball. The starting position is seated with the knees close to the chest. The ball should be held so it can be squeezed lightly during the exercise. The seated ball lat pulldown is intended to improve pulling mechanics during a cable pulldown pattern.