VERTICAL PULL: THE LAT PULLDOWN
The lat pulldown machine is a pretty useful piece of gym equipment. While a pullup may be a better compound exercise, it is really hard, especially if you’re first starting out.
Of course, if done incorrectly, like any exercise a lat pulldown can cause more harm than good.
If you have shoulder pain, this may not be your best exercise. There are alternatives to the pulldown that we cover in our Alternatives and Progressions article.
