Overhead Band Pull
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Difficulty
Easy
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 over your body until the arms are almost locked and elbows are in line with your ears.
- Pull the resistance band out and back, bringing he shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Slowly bring the arms upward, 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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