How to Do
How to Do Straight Arm Pulldown With Bands
The straight arm pulldown with bands should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the straight arm pulldown with bands.
Beginning
Beginning Straight Arm Pulldown With Bands
Position yourself as pictured, facing slightly away from the resistance.
Movement
Straight Arm Pulldown With Bands Movement
1. Generate all motion from the trunk, following the diagonal pattern as pictured.
2. Perform rotational movements only as far as your active range of motion allows.
Benefits
Straight Arm Pulldown With Bands Benefits
The mind-muscle connection is improved. Lifters who can't feel their lats working on typical pulldown workouts will benefit from the straight-arm pulldown. The mid-back and biceps won't take over the movement if you keep your arms straight, so you can focus more directly on the lat muscles you're aiming to train.
Exercise Aliases
exercise tubing pull, high pull exercise.