Band kneeling pulldown

Perform the band kneeling pulldown to strengthen your upper back and improve posture.

  1. Kneel on the floor with a resistance band anchored above you.
  2. Grip the band with both hands, arms extended overhead.
  3. Pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.

How to perform the Band kneeling pulldown

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Band kneeling pulldown using your band.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your biceps.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your biceps rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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