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Resistance Band Kneeling Straight Arm Pulldown
The Resistance Band Kneeling Straight Arm Pulldown works the Lats (Outer Back) without bending the elbows. Kneeling in front of a high door anchor, you push the handles down from above head height to your hips, keeping the arms straight so the Lats do the work.
- Muscles Worked
- Lats (Latissimus Dorsi) · also Triceps (Long Head), Rear Shoulders, Abs
- Equipment
- Door anchor, 2 handles
Set Up
- Anchor:
- Secure the band(s) in the door with the door anchor at the top of the door.
- Bands:
- Clip each end of the band(s) to a handle.
- Body Position:
- Hold a handle in each hand and kneel 3 to 4 feet from the door, facing it, with your back straight and chest up. Point your straight arms up toward the door anchor, higher than your head, with palms down.
Movement
Push the handles down and back until your hands are beside your hips. Return to the starting position under control and repeat.
Points To Remember
- Keep your shoulders back as you push down, as if squeezing a quarter between your shoulder blades.
Questions About The Kneeling Straight Arm Pulldown
What muscles does the Resistance Band Kneeling Straight Arm Pulldown work?
The Resistance Band Kneeling Straight Arm Pulldown mainly works the Lats (Latissimus Dorsi). It also works the Triceps (Long Head), Rear Shoulders and Abs.
How is the Resistance Band Kneeling Straight Arm Pulldown different from a Lat Pulldown?
In the Resistance Band Kneeling Straight Arm Pulldown the elbows stay straight, so the Lats move the arm without help from the Biceps. A Lat Pulldown bends the elbows and brings the hands toward the chin.