Kneeling Straight-Arm Half-Iso Pulldown
The Kneeling Straight-Arm Half-Iso Pulldown mainly works the back, with help from the core and shoulders. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Kneeling Straight-Arm Half-Iso Pulldown Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Outer Lats (teres major); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
How to do the Kneeling Straight-Arm Half-Iso Pulldown
Why: This one will light up your back, and there's a lot more ab challenge in it than you may expect at first.
How to Do It:
Tie a long resistance band up to a high anchor point. Kneel underneath it, with your glutes squeezed and abs engaged. Grab onto the band with both hands, and pull to where both arms are straight.
One arm at a time, bring your arm up diagonally towards your head. On the way down, pull the band down and apart.
Sets and Reps: Do 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps
Kneeling Straight-Arm Half-Iso Pulldown FAQs
What muscles does the Kneeling Straight-Arm Half-Iso Pulldown work?
The Kneeling Straight-Arm Half-Iso Pulldown mainly works the back, with help from the core and shoulders. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Kneeling Straight-Arm Half-Iso Pulldown?
Resistance bands.
What workout day should the Kneeling Straight-Arm Half-Iso Pulldown go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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