Straight Arm Lat Pull Down For Slastix

Muscle Group

Arms, Back, Shoulders

Anchor Position

High

Movement Type

Multi-Joint

Description

The resistance band straight arm lat pull down for Slastix primarily strengthens the latissimus dorsi and the teres minor muscles. This exercise also works the posterior deltoids, triceps, rhomboids, and teres major muscles in your upper arms. The muscles in this exercise work to extend the arm, which is the main action in this exercise. Learn more about properly executing this exercise with the video above.

Regression

Make this exercise easier by moving closer to the anchor to reduce the amount of tension on the Slastix.

Progression

Make this exercise more challenging by moving further away from the anchor to increase the tension on the Slastix or by adding another resistance band.