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band close-grip 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 and grab the band with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your feet hip-width apart.
- 4
Engage your core and keep your back straight as you pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the band back to the starting position.
- 6
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 and grab the band with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your feet hip-width apart. Engage your core and keep your back straight as you 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 band back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
