Overhead Band Pull Apart

General And Specifics

• become more flexible with this shoulder exercise

Starting Position

• grasp a resistance band
• encompass it a bit wider than shoulder width (the smaller the distance, the more difficult the exercise)
• lead your arms above the head
• the arms are stretched almost completely
• your posture is upright

Correct Execution

• pull apart the ends of the band slowly
• at the same time, pull together the shoulder blades
• the arms sink down in a wide bow until they reach shoulder height
• the band goes down behind your head
• afterwards, lower the pressure on the band and go back to the starting position
• keep the upper back braced
• when moving the arms up again, make sure the shoulders do not follow the motion
• do several reps