Resistance Band Straight-Arm Pulldown

Set-up

• Anchor the band above head height and stand facing it.
• Hold the ends with straight arms at about eye level, hinging forward slightly.

How to do it

1. Keeping your arms straight, sweep your hands down to your thighs.
2. Pause and squeeze your lats.
3. Let your arms rise slowly back to eye level.

Coaching cues

• Arms stay long, with only a soft bend at the elbows.
• The movement happens at the shoulders.

Common mistakes

• Bending the elbows so it becomes a press-down.
• Rocking the body to move the band.