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Week 5 Animated Exercise!



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Upper Back with Tubing or Band

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Instructions

Reps 8-12
Sets   1-3

Reps 12-15
Sets    3-4

Starting Position: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees soft, posture erect and abdominals tight. Grasp the stretch band so hands are slightly wider than shoulder width apart. With your palms facing the each other, bend your elbows and lift your arms to chest height.

Action:
Under control, pull the tubing/band back while focusing on bringing your shoulder blades together. You should stop just before your elbow joints are straight. Under control, reverse the motion back to starting position and repeat.

Remember: Keep your lower body stationary, keep shoulders down & maintain good posture throughout the exercise.

* If you feel any discomfort in your shoulders stop immediately.

Muscles toned/strengthened: Upper back muscles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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