strength · resistance band
Straight-Arm Pulldown
Isolates the lats with straight arms — great mind-muscle drill.
3 × 10–15 8 minrest 45s
Equipment
resistance band
Rest
45s between sets
Primary muscles
lats
Also works
core
How to do it
- Anchor a band overhead and face it.
- Grip handles with straight arms, slight forward lean.
- Pull arms down to thighs without bending elbows.
- Return slowly overhead.
Form cues
- ✓Maintain steady band tension
- ✓Full range of motion
- ✓Controlled tempo
Common mistakes
- ✗Letting the band snap back
- ✗Losing brace mid-rep
Progressions
- Light band → heavier band → double up bands
