band close-grip pulldown
band close-grip pulldown — highlighted muscle: lats

Muscles worked

lats, biceps, forearms

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band close-grip pulldown

Body part
back
Equipment
band
Target muscle
lats
Muscle group
biceps

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Attach the band to a high anchor point, such as a pull-up bar or sturdy beam.

  2. 2

    Stand facing the anchor point and grab the band with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your feet hip-width apart.

  4. 4

    Engage your core and keep your back straight as you pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the band back to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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