Okay, here’s a breakdown of the resistance band exercises described in the text, formatted for easy reference. I’ll focus on the exercise details, not the surrounding article content.
* Muscles Trained: Lats, rhomboids, traps, biceps
* How to Do It:
- Sit with legs extended and a resistance band looped around your feet.
- Hold the ends of the band, maintaining a straight back.
- Pull the band towards your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
* Recommended Sets and Reps: 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps.Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between each set.
* Best Variations: Single-arm band rows, half-kneeling band rows, alternating band rows
* Form tip: Match every pull with an equally slow return.
2. Band Face Pull
* Muscles Trained: Rear delts, traps, rhomboids, rotator cuff
* How to Do It:
- Anchor a band at eye level and grip both ends.
- Step back to set tension and adopt an athletic stance.
- Pull the band toward your face while spreading your hands apart.
- Squeeze your upper back at the peak contraction.
- Return the band slowly under complete control.
- Repeat while keeping your chest tall.
* Recommended Sets and Reps: 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps. Rest for 30 to 45 seconds between each set.
* Best Variations: High-to-low face pulls, single-arm face pulls, external rotation face pulls
* Form Tip: Lead with your elbows moving outward rather than inward.
