Banded Lat Pulldown

How to do it

1. Anchor a band high, above a door or around a bar over your head.

2. Kneel or stand facing the anchor and take a handle in each hand with your arms straight overhead. Lean back very slightly. This will be your starting position.

3. Pull your elbows down and back until your hands reach the outside of your shoulders, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

4. Hold for a count, then let your arms straighten back overhead under control.

5. Keep your chest up and your ribs down. Leaning further back to finish the rep means the band is too heavy.