Resistance Band Bar Straight Arm Pulldown
The Resistance Band Bar Straight Arm Pulldown is a Back exercise that works the Latissimus Dorsi (Lats) without bending the elbows. Facing a top-of-door anchor, you push the Resistance Band Bar down and back in an arc with straight arms until it touches your thighs, then return under control.
- Muscles Worked
- Lats (Latissimus Dorsi) · also Triceps (Long Head), Rear Shoulders, Core
- Equipment
- Door anchor, Resistance Band Bar
Set Up
- Anchor:
- Door anchor at the top of the door.
- Bands:
- Thread the bands through the door anchor and clip one end to each end ring of the Resistance Band Bar.
- Body Position:
- Grip the bar toward the end rings, palms down, and stand 3 to 4 feet from the door, facing it. Keep a slight bend in your knees, your back straight and chest up, with your arms straight out in front of you, pointing up toward the anchor.
Movement
Push the bar down and back with straight arms until it touches the top of your thighs. Return to the starting position, controlling the resistance.
Points To Remember
- Keep your shoulders back as you push down, as if squeezing a quarter between your shoulder blades.
Questions About The Straight Arm Pulldown
What muscles does the Resistance Band Bar Straight Arm Pulldown work?
The Resistance Band Bar Straight Arm Pulldown works the Lats (Latissimus Dorsi). The long head of the Triceps, Rear Shoulders and Core assist.
How is a Straight Arm Pulldown different from a Lat Pulldown?
In the Resistance Band Bar Straight Arm Pulldown your arms stay straight and the Lats sweep the bar down in an arc to your thighs. In a Lat Pulldown you bend your elbows and pull the bar to your chest, which brings in the Biceps.