Bands:
Step on the band with your right foot and grasp both ends with your hands.
Body Positioning:
Stand up straight, activate your core and bring your extended arm in front of your body.
Movement:
Stretch both arms up and overhead until the band is fully extended.
Points to remember:
Keep your arms straight the entire time and avoid arching your back.
Rule:
If you are able to do more than 10-15 reps, change to a heavier band.
Bands:
Fold the band and grasp both ends.
Body Positioning:
Stand up straight, feet hipwidth apart. Activate your core and extend your arms in front of you and out until the band is fully stretched.
Movement:
Pull the band down towards your hips.
Points to remember:
Keep the band fully stretched the entire time. Avoid arching your back.
Rule:
If you are able to do more than 10-15 reps, change to a heavier band.
Bands:
Fold the band and grasp both ends.
Body Positioning:
Stand up straight, feet hipwidth apart. Activate your core and extend your arms in front of you and out until the band is fully stretched and bring them to head height.
Movement:
Pull the band down toward your chest.
Points to remember:
Keep the band fully stretched the entire time. Avoid arching your back.
Rule:
If you are able to do more than 10-15 reps, change to a heavier band.
Bands:
Fold the band and grasp both ends.
Body Positioning:
Stand up straight, feet hipwidth apart. Activate your core and bring your arms over head and out until the band is fully stretched.
Movement:
Pull the band behind your head until you reach your neck.
Points to remember:
Keep the band fully stretched the entire time. Pull from your upper and middle back. Avoid arching your back.
Rule:
If you are able to do more than 10-15 reps, change to a heavier band.
Bands:
Step with both feet on the band and grasp the both ends with your hands.
Body Positioning:
Keep your feet hip width apart. Bend your knee about 45 degrees. Bend your upper body forward while keeping your core activated and your back straight. Your arms are extended and close to your body.
Movement
Pull the band back and up until hip height. At the end point, your elbows should be in a 90 degree angle. Squeeze your shoulder blades. Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat 10 – 15 times.
Points to Remember
1. Keep a light grip on the band(s) just tight enough so you do not let go.
2. Pull through your elbow into your upper and mid back.
3. Keep your elbows close to your body.
4. Don’t arch or round your back.
Rule:
If you are able to do more than 10-15 reps, change to a heavier band.