Band Lat Pulldown
Also known as: Band Lat Pull-Down, Resistance Band Lat Pulldown, Banded Lat Pulldown, Band Pulldown, Resistance Band Pulldown
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Anchor a long resistance band over a pull-up bar or high anchor and kneel or sit under it, gripping the band at shoulder width or wider.
- Start with arms overhead and sit tall.
- Pull the band down to your upper chest, driving the elbows down and back.
- Return slowly to straight arms.
Cues
- Pull the elbows to the ribs.
- Keep the chest up and the ribs down.
Common mistakes
- Leaning back and pulling with the body.
- Letting the band snap up.
- Shrugging the shoulders.