Pull Down Press

PULL DOWN PRESS

The pull down press exercise is used to engage the internal rotators of the shoulder to stabilize the glenohumeral joint dynamically. Start by anchoring a band to an anchor at a height well overhead (a squat rack or band anchor works great). This exercise may be completed standing or in a kneel position. Pull the band so that you are setting up for a CHEST PRESS making sure that there is light-to-medium tension in the band before your start. Complete a chest press while making sure your elbow is aligned directly in front of your wrist during the movement.

Muscles involved:

• Rotator Cuff

  • subscapularis

• latissismus dorsi

• teres major

• pectoralis minor

• anterior deltoid

Related conditions:

• osteolysis of the distal clavicle

• biceps sling irritation

• rotator cuff tendinitis / rotator cuff tendinopathy

• dynamic shoulder instability

• bench press warm up

Exercise videos