How to do it
Drive the opening motion from your rear deltoids on each rep.
- 1
Adjust the suspension straps to about chest height.
- 2
Face the anchor point and grip the handles with your arms extended in front of you at shoulder width.
- 3
Lean back slightly, keeping your body straight from head to heels.
- 4
With a slight bend in the elbows, open your arms out to the sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5
Return to the starting position with control.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to prevent stress on the joints and maintain tension on the shoulder muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Opening the arms too wide past the torso
- ✕Sagging the hips below the body line
- ✕Rotating the palms downward at full opening