NECK STRESS? SHOULDER PAIN? SLOUCHING SHOULDERS? TRY THESE. BAND PULL APART

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'HYSOMETRIC' BAND - PULL APART

A Sore/Stiff Neck and Shoulders can give headaches, bad posture and make you fell like CRAP! Try these!

SUPER SET (two sets back to back)

Arms straight out, Shoulder level. Stretch band so it has tension. Hands about shoulder width apart.
HOLD there for 10-12 seconds. 
Exhale DO NOT HOLD your breath.
Immediately stretch band out. Let band touch your chest. 

START OF MOVEMENT

Not HIGHER or LOWER. Chest level.
HOLD There for 10-12 Seconds.

The Band Pull Apart can be done as a stand alone exercise every other day or even daily if you find you are having shoulder and neck stress.


END OF MOVEMENT

The band pull apart is primarily target the shoulder and upper back muscles. Many more secondary muscles in the back and arms will be worked as well. The primary muscle groupings targeted are the following:
Rear deltoids, Rhomboids, Trapezius, Rotator cuffs
They are a great way to strengthen both shoulder and upper back muscles while also helping to improve your posture and overall fitness.
You can perform this great exercise on its own, or as part of a more in-depth resistance band circuit. Use this technique as a great warm-up if you're getting ready to shoulder press.


Upper Shoulder/Back hold Can be done at the same time. Helps with Shoulder Pain as well as neck soreness and posture!




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