band fixed back close grip pulldown

A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with band.

band fixed back close grip pulldown demonstration
band fixed back close grip pulldown β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Lats

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do band fixed back close grip pulldown

  1. Attach the band to a fixed point above you, such as a pull-up bar or sturdy beam.

  2. Sit down on a bench or chair facing the band, with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.

  3. Grasp the band with a close grip, palms facing towards you.

  4. Keep your back straight and engage your core.

  5. Pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, feeling the contraction in your lats.

  7. Slowly release the band back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.

  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Lats

Secondary

BicepsForearms

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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