Lat Pulldown-Band
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Difficulty
Medium
Equipment Needed
Resistance Band
Starting Position
Find the appropriately weighted resistance band and hold it in your hands. You should have between 12' and 18' of space between your hands.
Procedure
- Secure the band around something sturdy.
- Sit on a fit ball or bench and fully extend the arms.
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- Pull the resistance band down and back, bringing the shoulder blades together at the end of the movement (palms facing out).
- Slowly bring the arms upward, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.
Coaching Keys
- Pretend there is a pencil in the middle of your back and you are trying to squeeze it.
You Should Feel it...
In your outer back and biceps.
Exercise Purpose
Improves outer back strength and helps minimizes fatigue when holding ski poles.
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