Overhead Band Pull Apart
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![Human](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/muskel/mensch.png)
muscles: | Trapezius![]() ![]() ![]() |
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auxiliary muscles: | Triceps![]() ![]() |
required: | Resistance Band |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (3) |
![Starting Position Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/uebungsband_ueberkopf_auseinanderziehen1hd.png)
![Execution Execution](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/uebungsband_ueberkopf_auseinanderziehen2hd.png)
General And Specifics
- become more flexible with this shoulder exercise
Starting Position
- grasp a resistance band
- encompass it a bit wider than shoulder width (the smaller the distance, the more difficult the exercise)
- lead your arms above the head
- the arms are stretched almost completely
- your posture is upright
Correct Execution
- pull apart the ends of the band slowly
- at the same time, pull together the shoulder blades
- the arms sink down in a wide bow until they reach shoulder height
- the band goes down behind your head
- afterwards, lower the pressure on the band and go back to the starting position
- keep the upper back braced
- when moving the arms up again, make sure the shoulders do not follow the motion
- do several reps