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Band Lateral Raise

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Resistance Band

Starting Position

Standing

Procedure

 
  1. Find the appropriately weighted resistance band.
  2. Place the resistance band underneath your feet and hold the handles at your sides with palms facing your thighs.
  3. Raise the arms out to the sides with a slight bend to the elbow.
  4. Slowly lower the arms to the starting position and repeat.

Coaching Keys

 
  • Keep the abdominals tight.
  • Do not raise the handles above shoulder level.

You Should Feel it...

In your shoulders and abdominals.

Exercise Purpose

Improves shoulder strength.

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