Exercise Lab

Band Shoulder Extension -- Standing

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Equipment

  • Elastic Band

Muscle Groups

  • Back
  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Latissimus dorsi ("wing" muscle) strength
  • Deltoid strength (emphasis" rear head)

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Description

  • Secure one end of the band and hold the other end in one hand while standing.
  • Face the band's attachment point and keep your chest up at all time.
  • With the arm straight, pull it back as far as you can without bending or leaning your body.
  • Then lower the arm to the start position.

ProTip

  • Keep your chest up and your shoulders down

Mistakes

  • Shrugging the shoulder excessively
  • Hunching forward
  • Leaning forward