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Straight-Arm Pulldown

Isolates the lats with straight arms — great mind-muscle drill.

3 × 10–15 8 minrest 45s

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Equipment
resistance band
Rest
45s between sets
Primary muscles
lats
Also works
core

How to do it

  1. Anchor a band overhead and face it.
  2. Grip handles with straight arms, slight forward lean.
  3. Pull arms down to thighs without bending elbows.
  4. 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

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