Band Standing Straight Arm Pulldown
Description
The band standing straight arm pulldown anchors a resistance band overhead and pulls the band handles down to the hips with straight arms. The straight-arm setup eliminates biceps involvement and isolates the lats hard. It is a great home version of the cable straight arm pulldown.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Standing Straight Arm Pulldown Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band overhead.
- Stand facing the anchor with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grab a handle in each hand with arms extended overhead.
- Step back slightly to add tension.
- Brace your core and keep your chest up.
- Keep your arms straight throughout the entire movement.
- Pull the handles down to your thighs by driving them down with the lats.
- Squeeze the lats hard at the bottom, then return slowly.
Band Standing Straight Arm Pulldown Form & Visual
Band Standing Straight Arm Pulldown Benefits
- Strict lat isolation
- Eliminates biceps involvement
- Easy to set up at home
- No machine required
- Builds back width
- Strong lat finisher
Band Standing Straight Arm Pulldown Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Triceps (long head)
- Teres major
Band Standing Straight Arm Pulldown Variations & Alternatives
- Straight Arm Pulldown
- Pullover
- Lat Pulldown
- Cable Crossover
