This exercise involves using a resistance band to pull your arms apart, targeting the muscles in your upper back and shoulders. It can help improve posture and strengthen the muscles that support the shoulder joint.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Band
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Improves posture by strengthening the upper back muscles
- Reduces risk of shoulder injuries by strengthening the rotator cuff muscles
- Increases shoulder mobility and flexibility
- Targets the rear deltoids, rhomboids, and middle trapezius muscles
- Can be done with a resistance band, making it a convenient exercise to do at home or while traveling
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a resistance band in front of you with both hands.
- Extend your arms straight out in front of you, keeping your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Slowly pull the band apart, bringing your hands out to the sides of your body.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly bring your hands back together in front of you.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Back
Primary
Traps
Primary
Posterior Deltoid
Primary
Shoulder
Primary