# Band Underhand Pulldown - Forge Exercise Library

## Quick Answer

The band underhand pulldown is a resistance band exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engaging the bicep and forearms. It mimics the movement of a lat pulldown machine but uses a resistance band anchored overhead.

**Details:**
- **Body Part:** Back
- **Equipment:** Resistance Band
- **Target Muscle:** Lats
- **Secondary Muscles:** Biceps, Forearms
- **Difficulty:** Beginner
- **Category:** Strength

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## How to Perform Band Underhand Pulldown

1. Attach the band to a high anchor point, such as a pullup bar or sturdy beam.
2. Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
3. Grasp the band with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
4. Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
5. Engage your lats and pull the band down towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
6. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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