Banded Shoulder Flexion to 90-Degrees
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- None
- Equipment
- Band
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Anchor a resistance band to a low point, such as a sturdy pole or the base of a rack.
- 2 Stand facing away from the anchor point, holding the band handle in one hand with your arm extended down and palm facing your body.
- 3 Keep your elbow straight and slowly raise your arm forward and upward until it reaches shoulder height, forming a 90-degree angle with your torso.
- 4 Pause briefly at the top of the movement, feeling the tension in your shoulder.
- 5 Slowly lower your arm back down to the starting position, maintaining control against the band's resistance.