Loop Band Straight-Arm Pull Down

10 reps

Hinge slightly and sweep straight arms down to your body against the band.

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Loop Band Straight-Arm Pull Down

BeginnerCableResistance band

This move recreates the straight-arm pulldown using a loop band anchored overhead, keeping the focus squarely on the lats. Standing to perform it also brings the core into play for stability. It's a portable way to build back strength and lat definition without a cable machine.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Anchor a loop band to something solid above head height.

  2. 2

    Grip the hanging end with both hands, keeping some space between them and palms facing each other.

  3. 3

    Set your distance so there's tension, then stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.

  4. 4

    Hinge your hips back and extend your arms up toward the anchor so the band is taut.

  5. 5

    Keeping your core tight and arms straight, sweep your arms down in an arc to your body.

  6. 6

    Hold briefly, then return under control and repeat.

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