How to do it
Keep your shoulder blades squeezed together throughout the entire set.
- 1
Anchor the band at a low point.
- 2
Grasp the ends of the band with palms facing forward and arms extended at a downward angle.
- 3
With a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms up and out to the sides until they are at shoulder level.
- 4
Squeeze your chest at the top of the movement.
- 5
Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to keep the tension on your chest and shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the wrists backward under tension
- ✕Leaning the torso forward during the lift
- ✕Raising the arms past shoulder level