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Kneeling lat pulldown: the whole movement

Main musclesMinor muscles

Long loop band

Kneeling lat pulldown

Where the band goes: High around a pull-up bar
You also need: Pull-up bar
BandLong loop band
Power band, pull-up band
Main musclesLats
Minor musclesBiceps, Upper back
LevelBeginner
Try3 sets of 12

How to do it

  1. Loop the band over a bar and kneel below it.
  2. Hold the band wide with arms reaching up.
  3. Pull your elbows down toward your ribs.
  4. Let your arms rise back up slowly.
TipLean back very slightly and keep your chest up.
AvoidShrugging your shoulders.

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