How to do it
Set your hinge at a 45-degree torso angle and hold it.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, bending slightly at the hips and knees.
- 2
Hold the band with both hands in front of you at arm's length.
- 3
Pull the band towards your chest, keeping your elbows high and out to the sides.
- 4
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- 5
Slowly return to the starting position, maintaining tension on the band.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and avoid using momentum to ensure maximum engagement of the rear deltoids and upper back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Pulling the hands toward the waist
- ✕Locking the knees straight during the hinge