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Banded lat pulldown

Anchor band high, kneel or sit, pull elbows to ribs with constant tension.

Muscles

Primary
lats
Supporting
biceps

Mechanics

Pattern
vertical pull
Equipment
band
Geometry
150° Pull Pivot
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Lat stretch at top; contraction at the bottom — tension never drops to zero.
Progression
Use thicker band; transition to cable pulldown for measurable load.
Regression
Seated banded row if the kneeling setup is uncomfortable.

Watch for

  • Anchor too low — removes the vertical pull mechanics
  • Pulling with arms only — elbows must drive, not hands
  • Releasing tension at the bottom — keep the band taut

Substitutions

  • Lat pulldown
  • Assisted pull-up
  • Cable pulldown
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