Close Band Fixed Back Lat Pulldown
Also known as: Close Band Fixed Back Lat Pull-Down, Close Resistance Band Fixed Back Lat Pulldown, Close-Grip Band Lat Pulldown
Variation of: Band Lat Pulldown
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Anchor a long resistance band over a pull-up bar or high anchor and kneel or sit under it.
- Grip the band with your hands close together, palms facing each other, arms straight overhead.
- Sit tall with your back fixed upright.
- Pull the band down toward your upper chest, driving the elbows down close to your sides.
- Return slowly to straight arms.
Cues
- Keep the elbows tucked in front of the body.
- Keep the chest up and the ribs down.
- Hold the torso still; only the arms move.
Common mistakes
- Leaning back and pulling with the body.
- Letting the band snap up.
- Shrugging the shoulders.