A lat pulldown machine is great for isolating the muscles in the upper back. If you’re looking for a great way to focus on strengthening your lats, a lat pulldown machine is a great piece of equipment for it. In addition, the lat pulldown can be used for other exercises as well, such as a tricep push-down, or a row (if your machine can adjust to a low row). Furthermore, lat pulldown machines can be convenient in how easy weight can be changed on a weight stack: simply slide the pin into the weight you desire. Even plate-loaded machines are fairly easy to use, and you can use most any weight plates you already have in your home gym.