Banded Shoulder Abduction

Muscle Groups: Shoulders

Banded Shoulder Abduction focuses on Shoulders.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Shoulder Abduction with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet hip-width apart, centered on the resistance band.

  2. 2

    Hold a handle of the band in each hand, with your arms extended down at your sides.

  3. 3

    Keeping your arms mostly straight, raise them out to the sides until they are parallel with the floor at shoulder height.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your arms back down to your sides to complete the repetition.

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