band underhand pulldown

Primary target: Lats
Equipment: Band
Body part: Back
Secondary muscles: Biceps

Secondary muscles

BicepsForearms

Step by step

1
Attach the band to a high anchor point, such as a pull-up bar or sturdy beam.
2
Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
3
Grasp the band with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
4
Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
5
Engage your lats and pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
6
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform

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.