How to do it
Keep your neck neutral by looking at the floor throughout the set.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, stepping on the middle of the band.
- 2
Bend forward at the waist with a slight bend in your knees, back flat.
- 3
Grasp the ends of the band with palms facing each other.
- 4
Lift your arms straight out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in the elbows.
- 5
Pause at the top, then slowly lower back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on using your rear deltoids to lift the band and avoid using momentum to swing the band up.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back in the hinge
- ✕Locking the elbows fully straight
- ✕Raising the arms forward instead of sideways