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Banded Shoulder Stretch
A standing stretch that opens the shoulders and chest by holding a band behind the back, one hand high and one low.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- anterior deltoid · pectoralis major
- Goals
- mobility
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Category
- Stretching
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Hold a band behind your back, one hand high and one low.
- Keep light tension in the band.
- Open your chest and draw your shoulders gently back.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your ribs down and avoid arching your back.
- Move your hands farther apart to ease the stretch.