How to do it
Press your shoulders down away from your ears throughout the hold.
- 1
Loop a resistance band around a sturdy object at chest height.
- 2
Step into the band with both hands and bring your hands into the front rack position with elbows up.
- 3
Step back to create tension in the band, allowing it to pull your arms slightly forward.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply and relaxing into it.
- 5
Carefully release the tension and step out of the band.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows high and wrists straight to maximize the stretch in your shoulders and lats.
Common mistakes
- ✕Clenching the band in a closed fist
- ✕Arching the lower back under band tension
- ✕Stepping back too far and overstretching