Banded Back Underhand Pulldown
Description
The banded back underhand pulldown is a band lat pulldown with an underhand supinated grip. The lifter anchors a band overhead and grips it with palms facing the body, then pulls down to the chest. The underhand grip biases the lower lats and biceps.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Banded Back Underhand Pulldown Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band overhead to a sturdy point.
- Stand or kneel below the anchor.
- Grip the band with both hands palms facing the body.
- Set the arms straight up at the start.
- Brace your core and pinch the shoulder blades.
- Pull the band down to the upper chest by driving the elbows down.
- Squeeze the lats and biceps at the bottom.
- Return with control to arms extended overhead.
Banded Back Underhand Pulldown Form & Visual
Banded Back Underhand Pulldown Benefits
- Strong lat builder
- Underhand grip biases biceps
- No machine needed
- Builds back size
- Strong band move
- Useful at-home back move
Banded Back Underhand Pulldown Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Biceps brachii
- Rhomboids
Banded Back Underhand Pulldown Variations & Alternatives
- Lat Pulldown
- Chin Up
- Cable Pulldown
- Pull Up
