A pulling exercise that trains the upper back, rear shoulders, and rotator cuff.
- +Supports healthier shoulder movement
- +Improves upper-back posture strength
- –Resistance can be hard to measure
- –Easy to use momentum
This exercise targets:
Shoulders
Rear Delts
Rotator Cuff
Side Delts
Upper Back
Traps
Lats
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Anchor the band at about eye or forehead height
- Stand tall and hold the band with both hands, palms facing down
- Step back until the band has light tension
- Pull the band toward your face, leading with high elbows
- Separate your hands as you pull, bringing them beside your ears
- Squeeze your upper back and rear shoulders at the end
- Return slowly with control and repeat
- Keep your neck relaxed; do not shrug your shoulders
