band underhand pulldown
The band underhand pulldown is a resistance band exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engaging the biceps and forearms. It mimics the movement of a lat pulldown machine but uses a resistance band anchored overhead.
Difficulty
Equipment: band
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
latsUPPER PULL
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
Instructions
- Attach the band to a high anchor point, such as a pull-up bar or sturdy beam.
- 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.
- Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Engage your lats and pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
