Body part: Back · Muscle group: Lats (lower line) · Equipment: low wall pulley, floor seat
Why this exercise
Horizontal pull-in from a low anchor changes the force vector relative to pulldowns: the elbows drive back and down toward the hip, emphasizing the lower lat insertion line while the stack keeps cable tension high through the stroke.
Complements exercise 1 — vertical pull first, then horizontal pull for a different fiber angle and moment arm.
Score 77 / A — nearly tied with the pulldown; chosen for vector diversity, not redundancy.
Constant stack load — gravity on the plates does not disappear at peak contraction the way momentum can on free rows.
Order rationale: Both lat moves stay before the deadlift so the hinge is not compromised by pre-fatigued spinal erectors from heavy rows.