Lat Pulldown (Band)
Learn how to do the Lat Pulldown (Band) with proper form, setup, and execution.
This suspension band movement primarily targets back, including lats.
How to Perform Lat Pulldown (Band)
- 1
Anchor a resistance band overhead and grab one end in each hand.
- 2
Kneel or sit below the anchor point with your arms fully extended upward.
- 3
Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.
- 4
Pull both hands down toward your shoulders by driving your elbows down and back, squeezing your lats at the bottom and exhale.
- 5
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position and breathe in.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.