Step by step
- Check a light band and anchor its middle under the feet as allowed by its manufacturer.
- Stand hip-width, hold the handles or ends with palms facing forward and keep wrists straight.
- Keep the upper arms near your sides and bend the elbows to raise the hands without leaning.
- Lower slowly and release the tension before removing the band from beneath your feet.
Common mistakes
- Letting the band slip or using worn material.
- Swinging the torso or moving the elbows far forward.
Anatomy and technique: the references below. Region boundaries and movement diagrams are schematic. Exercise images are AI-generated illustrations.