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Animated demonstration of the band close-grip pulldown exercise, targeting the Lats using Band.

band close-grip pulldown

Body part
Back
Equipment
Band
Target muscle
Lats
Secondary muscles
bicepsforearms

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Attach the band to a high anchor point, such as a pull-up bar or sturdy beam.

  2. Step 2: Stand facing the anchor point and grab the band with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.

  3. Step 3: Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your feet hip-width apart.

  4. Step 4: Engage your core and keep your back straight as you pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the band back to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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