Band Underhand Pulldown

Sit upright on a bench with a resistance band attached to an overhead anchor point. Grasp the band with an underhand grip, with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Pull the band down towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform the Band Underhand Pulldown

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Band Underhand 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 latissimus dorsi.
  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 latissimus dorsi 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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