Resistance band stiff arm pulldown

Muscles worked: Back
Back
🔧 Resistance band 🔄 Also works with cable machine ↕ Pull 🎗️ heavy band 🔁 reps Difficulty: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Secure a resistance band above head height. Grab the band with both hands, palms down. Step back to create tension with arms extended. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, back straight, chest up, and core engaged. Pull the band down in a smooth arc, keeping arms straight and elbows locked. Squeeze your lats at the bottom, pause briefly, then slowly return to the starting position. Maintain a neutral head position.

Muscles Worked

Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary: Teres Major, Triceps Long Head, Rear Deltoids

Tips

Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement Engage your core for stability Pull the band down towards your thighs, pause, and return Focus your gaze on a spot at eye level

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