latsband
band fixed back close grip pulldown
band fixed back close grip pulldown is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Attach the band to a fixed point above you, such as a pull-up bar or sturdy beam.
Step 2. Sit down on a bench or chair facing the band, with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
Step 3. Grasp the band with a close grip, palms facing towards you.
Step 4. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
Step 5. Pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 6. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, feeling the contraction in your lats.
Step 7. Slowly release the band back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
lats
Secondary muscles
bicepsforearms
Primary body parts
back
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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