Resistance Band Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
The Resistance Band Wide Grip Lat Pulldown works the Lats (Outer Back), the muscles that create Back width. Kneeling on one knee in front of a high door anchor, you pull the handles down and out to the sides, a home alternative to Pull-Ups with adjustable resistance.
- Muscles Worked
- Lats (Latissimus Dorsi) · also Mid Back (Rhomboids, Trapezius), Rear Shoulders, Biceps
- 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 on one knee 3 to 4 feet from the door, facing it. Keep your back and head straight and shoulders down, with arms pointed toward the anchor and palms facing down.
Movement
Pull the handles down and out to the sides until your hands are level with your chin. Return to the starting position under control and repeat.
Points To Remember
- Grip the handles loosely, just tight enough not to let go.
- Pull through your elbows.
Questions About The Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
What muscles does the Resistance Band Wide Grip Lat Pulldown work?
The Resistance Band Wide Grip Lat Pulldown mainly works the Lats (Latissimus Dorsi). It also works the Mid Back (Rhomboids, Trapezius), Rear Shoulders and Biceps.
Can the Resistance Band Wide Grip Lat Pulldown replace Pull-Ups?
The Resistance Band Wide Grip Lat Pulldown trains the same Lat muscles as Pull-Ups with adjustable resistance, so it is a practical substitute if you cannot yet do many Pull-Ups.