How to do it
Brace your core and keep your ribcage stacked over your hips.
- 1
Stand on the band with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Hold the band with both hands and extend your arms above your head.
- 3
Keeping your elbows stationary, lower your hands behind your head by bending at the elbows.
- 4
Extend your arms back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your head to ensure the triceps are fully engaged and to prevent unnecessary strain on your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows wide during the movement
- ✕Tilting the chin down toward the chest
- ✕Letting the band go slack at full extension