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Band Lat Pulldown

Anchor the band overhead and pull the ends down to the shoulders, driving the elbows toward the hips.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Lats
Movement
Pull

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the lats, for when the resistance band is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Band Lat Pulldown work?
The Band Lat Pulldown mainly works the lats.
What equipment do you need for the Band Lat Pulldown?
A resistance band.
How many sets and reps of the Band Lat Pulldown?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Band Lat Pulldown?
Archer Pull-Up, Barbell Bent-Over Row, Barbell Rack Chin and Barbell Underhand Bent-Over Row work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Band Lat Pulldown to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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