How to do it
Set your knees hip-width apart and press your shins firmly into the floor.
- 1
Kneel on the floor with the resistance band anchored above you.
- 2
Grasp the band with both hands, arms extended overhead.
- 3
Pull the band down towards your chest, bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position with arms fully extended.
Expert tip
Focus on driving the elbows down and back, engaging the lats without hunching your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso back during the pull
- ✕Letting the band snap back up quickly
- ✕Pulling the hands toward the face