Band Bent Over Lat Pulldown
Description
The band bent over lat pulldown is performed by anchoring a band overhead and bending the torso forward at the hips while pulling the band handles down toward the hips. The bent torso position changes the angle of pull and biases the lats. It is a great home lat builder.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Bent Over Lat Pulldown Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band overhead, such as in a doorway.
- Stand facing the anchor and grab a handle in each hand.
- Step back to add tension to the band.
- Hinge forward at the hips with a slight bend in the knees.
- Brace your core and keep your back flat.
- Start with arms extended overhead toward the anchor.
- Pull the handles down toward your hips by driving the elbows down.
- Squeeze the lats hard, then return slowly to the start.
Band Bent Over Lat Pulldown Form & Visual
Band Bent Over Lat Pulldown Benefits
- Targets the lats
- Easy to set up at home
- No machine required
- Builds back width
- Joint-friendly variation
- Strong lat builder
Band Bent Over Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Rhomboids
- Biceps brachii
- Rear deltoid
Band Bent Over Lat Pulldown Variations & Alternatives
- Lat Pulldown
- Straight Arm Pulldown
- Pullover
- Bent Over Row
