Band underhand pulldown
The band underhand pulldown is an exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi using a resistance band. The exercise involves pulling the band down towards the chest with an underhand grip, engaging the lats and other upper back muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Band
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to pull the band down.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the bottom of the movement.
- Control the band as you return to the starting position.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe elbow tendinitis
Also known as
Lat machine con elastico (presa inversa), resistance band reverse grip pulldown, lat machine con elastico presa inversa, band lat pulldown, underhand band pulldown