How to do it
Keep your wrists neutral rather than curling them inward.
- 1
Secure the band above your head to a sturdy object.
- 2
Grab the band with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Sit or kneel down, keeping your torso upright.
- 4
Pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5
Slowly return to the starting position with arms fully extended.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and shoulders down to maximize lat engagement and minimize involvement of the biceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning back too far during the pull
- ✕Jerking the band down with momentum
- ✕Letting the elbows flare wide