This simple yet effective movement is great for warming up, correcting posture, and strengthening the stabilizer muscles in your upper back and shoulders.
Instructions
- Hold a resistance band with both hands, arms extended in front of you at shoulder height.
- Keeping your arms straight, pull the band apart by moving your hands out to your sides.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together as the band reaches your chest.
- Pause briefly, then return to the starting position with control.
- Maintain tension in the band throughout the set.
Related Muscle Groups
- Shoulders
See exercises for Shoulders · Learn about the Shoulders - Middle Back (secondary)
See exercises for Middle Back · Learn about the Middle Back - Traps (secondary)
See exercises for Traps · Learn about the Traps