Does Lat Pulldown Work Biceps?

Lat pulldowns have been shown to work (and grow) the biceps muscle just as good as barbell curls. At least in untrained subjects. Adding barbell curls to a program of lat pulldowns doesn't lead to further muscle growth in the biceps.

What muscles does the lat pulldown work?

As the name suggests, the move targets the latissimus dorsi – the large, flat muscles across your mid back. Latissimus dorsi translates to “broadest of the back”, underlining the power of this move for giving you a strong back.

Do lat pulldowns work triceps?

The lat pulldown exercise strengthens your latissimus dorsi, the largest muscle in your back. The triceps are not involved in this back pulldown. ... You use your upper and middle back, rotators in your shoulders and the front of your upper arm, the biceps.