band fixed back underhand pulldown
The band fixed back underhand pulldown is a resistance band exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also working the biceps, rhomboids, and rear deltoids. It mimics the motion of a traditional lat pulldown but uses a resistance band anchored above the head.
Difficulty
Equipment: band
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
latsUPPER PULL
Secondary Muscles
bicepsrhomboidsrear deltoids
Instructions
- Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point above your head.
- Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the band with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your arms fully extended.
- Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
- Pull the band down towards your chest, leading with your elbows.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, feeling the contraction in your lats.
- Slowly release the tension in the band and return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
