Train Lats: exercises and the muscles they work
Which muscles does it train?
These exercises train Lats either as the primary working muscle or in a supporting role. Each entry shows the movement pattern, the equipment needed and the metrics tracked in Ironstead. Use the links below to reach each individual exercise page.

Exercises for Lats
Cable Pullover
Cable Pullover is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include chest, shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Chin-Up
Chin-Up is an exercise using bodyweight in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and forearms. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Dumbbell Pullover
Dumbbell Pullover is an exercise using dumbbell in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include chest, shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Lat Pulldown
Lat Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Machine Pullover
Machine Pullover is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include chest, shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Neutral-Grip Pull-Up
Neutral-Grip Pull-Up is an exercise using bodyweight in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include biceps, forearms and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Pull-Up
Pull-Up is an exercise using bodyweight in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include abs, back and forearms. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown
Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Arm Lat Pulldown
Single-Arm Lat Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Straight-Arm Pulldown
Straight-Arm Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Weighted Pull-Up
Weighted Pull-Up is an exercise using bodyweight in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back and biceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Wide-Grip Pull-Up
Wide-Grip Pull-Up is an exercise using bodyweight in the vertical pull pattern. It trains lats as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include abs, back and forearms. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
18-inch Deadlift
18-inch Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the hinge pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Arm-Over-Arm Sled Pull
Arm-Over-Arm Sled Pull is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, forearms and lats. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Australian Pull-Up
Australian Pull-Up is an exercise using bodyweight in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, forearms and lats. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Barbell Row
Barbell Row is an exercise using barbell in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Chest-Supported Machine Row
Chest-Supported Machine Row is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Chest-Supported T-Bar Row
Chest-Supported T-Bar Row is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps and lats. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Conventional Deadlift
Conventional Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Dead Hang
Dead Hang is an exercise using bodyweight in the isolation pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is forearms. Supporting muscles include back and lats. In Ironstead you track weight and duration. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Deadlift
Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Frame Deadlift
Frame Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Inverted Row
Inverted Row is an exercise using bodyweight in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include lats. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Meadows Row
Meadows Row is an exercise using barbell in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Pause Deadlift
Pause Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Pendlay Row
Pendlay Row is an exercise using barbell in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Ring Row
Ring Row is an exercise using bodyweight in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Row
Row is an exercise using barbell in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Rowing (Erg)
Rowing (Erg) is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is other. Supporting muscles include back, biceps, lats and quadriceps. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Seal Row
Seal Row is an exercise using barbell in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Seated Cable Row
Seated Cable Row is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Silver Dollar Deadlift
Silver Dollar Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the hinge pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Arm Cable Row
Single-Arm Cable Row is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Arm Dumbbell Row
Single-Arm Dumbbell Row is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Ski Erg
Ski Erg is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is other. Supporting muscles include abs, lats and triceps. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
T-Bar Row
T-Bar Row is an exercise using barbell in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps and lats. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Toes-to-Bar
Toes-to-Bar is an exercise using bodyweight in the core pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is abs. Supporting muscles include forearms and lats. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Towel Pull-Up
Towel Pull-Up is an exercise using bodyweight in the isolation pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is forearms. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Two-Arm Dumbbell Row
Two-Arm Dumbbell Row is an exercise using dumbbell in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps and lats. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Yates Row
Yates Row is an exercise using barbell in the horizontal pull pattern. Lats works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Equipment
Lats can be trained with different equipment:
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