The Lat Pulldown with a Resistance Band exercise aims to strengthen your back muscles, specifically the large Latissimus Dorsi muscle.

You can perform this exercise with one arm at a time, or both together. Tie a resistance band to a solid anchor point above your head such as the banisters of the stairs, or make a knot in the band and loop it through the top of a door, or simply loop the entire resistance band around an object so you can use both ends of the band.

In standing or sitting, holding the band above your head pull the hand down towards your chest. At the end of this movement return back to the start position in a slow and controlled manner. Do not allow the band to pull you back to the start, as it will require less effort from your muscles.

You can perform the pull movement of this exercise with a straight or bent arm, you can pull down directly in front of you, or your hand can be at the side when it pulls down. All are good options and adding some variety would be a good idea.

Aim to complete the reps and sets as suggested in your rehab programme.

If you find this exercise helpful, there are a number of other upper back and shoulder strength exercises available on our channel, such as Resistance Band Rows.