How to do the Resistance Band Lat Pulldown
- Kneel facing the band, keeping your torso upright and core tight.
- Grip the band overhand and extend your arms fully above your head.
- Pull the band down toward your upper chest, bending your elbows.
- Slowly return to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your upper back.
Full technique — 7 steps
- Anchor the band overhead and kneel or sit facing it with your torso tall.
- Grip the band overhand just outside shoulder width and start with arms fully extended.
- Set your ribs down and keep your shoulders from shrugging toward your ears.
- Pull your elbows down and slightly back, bringing your hands toward your upper chest.
- Finish when your elbows reach your sides and your lats are fully shortened.
- Let the band rise under control until your arms straighten overhead again.
- Begin the next rep from a full overhead stretch without leaning or swinging.
Common mistakes
- Leaning back to finish reps
- Bending wrists under tension
- Stopping short overhead
- Shrugging shoulders during the pull
- Pulling mostly with the arms
Form cues
- Drive elbows to ribs
- Torso upright
- Start from full reach
- Don't shrug upward
