Your lats or latissimus dorsi muscles are large triangular-shaped back muscles that get a serious workout with the lateral pulldown, hence the name. The lats are sometimes called the wing muscles ...

Lat pulldowns are usually performed using a weight machine, where you pull a weighted bar or handle down towards your chest.

Close grip variations are usually performed with the standard lat pulldown bar and can benefit your range ... Kneel down and grab a handle in each hand, allowing your arms to create a V formation.