Band Fixed Back Underhand Pulldown Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Teres Major, Levator Scapulae, Infraspinatus, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Underhand Pulldown with Band
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Band Fixed Back Underhand Pulldown
- Anchor the band securely above head height.
- Grab the band with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Step back to create tension in the band.
- Pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling with the arms instead of the back.
- Not fully extending the arms during the movement.
- Overarching the back.
Modifications
- Use a lighter band if you find it difficult to control the movement.
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce back strain.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the bottom of the movement.
Band Fixed Back Underhand Pulldown Alternatives
Tags
back
latissimus dorsi
strength
pulldown
resistance band
upper body
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