How to do it
Keep your shoulder blades drawn down and back during every pass of the band.
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Hold a band with both hands, wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Keeping your arms straight, raise them over your head and down behind your back as far as comfortable.
- 3
Return to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 4
Repeat the movement several times, gradually increasing the range of motion as your shoulders warm up.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid overstretching to prevent shoulder joint strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the band pass
- ✕Gripping too narrow to bring the band back
- ✕Arching the lower back to force the rotation