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Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown

Strengthen your back & improve posture! This resistance band exercise targets your lats for a sculpted, stronger you.

The Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown mainly works the back, with help from the biceps, shoulders and traps. You'll need: resistance bands.

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Required Equipment

Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands

Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown Muscles Worked

Primary

Lats (latissimus dorsi)

Secondary

Biceps (biceps brachii); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)

Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown Variations and Alternatives

How to do the Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown

  1. Secure the resistance band to a sturdy overhead structure, ensuring it is fixed at a height well above your standing reach.

  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing perpendicular to the band's anchor point.

  3. Reach across your body and grasp the band with a supinated grip (palms facing up) using one hand. Your arm should be fully extended and angled diagonally upward toward the anchor point.

  4. Ensure your body is stable and your core is engaged throughout the movement.

  5. Pull the band down and across your body toward your hip, keeping your arm straight without bending the elbow.

  6. Focus on contracting the latissimus dorsi (the large muscle on the side of your back) as the muscle primarily responsible for the movement.

  7. Slowly release the band back to the starting position with control to complete one repetition.

  8. Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.

* Please note that proper form and controlled movement reduce the risk of injury and ensure maximum benefit from the exercise. Adjust the resistance of the band according to your strength and fitness level.

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Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown FAQs

What muscles does the Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown work?

The Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown mainly works the back, with help from the biceps, shoulders and traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi.

What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown?

Resistance bands.

What workout day should the Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Resistance-Band Straight-Arm Across-Body Single Supinated Pulldown variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Loop-Band Wide-Grip Pull-Up, Band Bent-Over Lat Pulldown, Banded-Handle Row and Loop-Band Lat Pulldown.

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