❌ Lat Pulldown Mistakes (FIX THESE!) 1) Use a thumbless grip – While a full grip isn’t necessarily wrong, a thumbless grip reduces arm involvement and helps isolate the back muscles, leading to better lat activation. 2) Depress your shoulders – As you pull the bar down, focus on driving your shoulders downward to fully engage your lats for a stronger contraction. 3) Slight lean back – Lean back just slightly as you pull, keeping your forearms and pull path aligned to optimize lat engagement and