Band Pull
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Difficulty
Easy_to_Medium
Equipment Needed
Resistance Band
Starting Position
Find the appropriately weighted resistance band and hold it in your hands. You should have between 12' and 18' of space between your hands.
Procedure
- Extend you arms out in front of your body until the elbows are almost locked.
- Pull the resistance band out and back, bringing he shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Slowly bring the arms forward and in, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.
Coaching Keys
Pretend there is a pencil in the middle of your back and you are trying to squeeze it.
You Should Feel it...
In your mid_back, triceps, and rear shoulders.
Exercise Purpose
Improves structural integrity around the shoulders and minimizes fatigue when holding ski poles.
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