Step by step
- Stand hip-width apart and hold a light resistance band in front of your upper chest with an overhand grip.
- Brace your torso, keep your wrists straight and your elbows nearly extended.
- Spread your arms to the sides, bringing the band toward your chest and gently drawing your shoulder blades together.
- Return your hands slowly to the starting position while controlling the band's tension.
Common mistakes
- Bending the elbows to turn the movement into a row.
- Shrugging, leaning backward or letting the band snap back.
Anatomy and technique: the references below. Region boundaries and movement diagrams are schematic. Exercise images are AI-generated illustrations.
