This exercise involves standing with a resistance band under your feet and pulling the band up towards your chest, keeping your elbows high and close to your body. It primarily targets the muscles in your upper back and shoulders.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Band
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the upper back muscles, specifically the trapezius and rhomboids
- Improves posture by strengthening the muscles that support the shoulders and spine
- Increases shoulder mobility and flexibility
- Can be done with resistance bands, making it a convenient exercise to do at home or while traveling
- Engages the biceps and forearms as secondary muscles
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a resistance band with both hands, palms facing down.
- Bring the band up towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the band back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Shoulder
Primary
Traps
Primary
Back
Primary
Biceps
Primary