Neutral grip pulldown: how to build your back while protecting your shoulders
Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, recovery, and physical therapy expert
Nov 26, 2025 · 11 min read
The neutral grip pulldown is a simple tweak to a classic back exercise that can build serious strength while going easier on sensitive shoulders, elbows, and wrists. “For many of my patients, switching to a neutral grip pulldown is the single easiest way to keep training their back hard without aggravating shoulder pain. It changes […]