Shoulders Band Workout
Use the following exercises to help strengthen and develop your shoulder muscles. Always warm-up and stretch prior to your workout, aiming to work within your own limits - focusing on working the muscle to be trained - maintain good technique!
BEGINNERS SHOULDER WORKOUT WITH BAND
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The aim of this workout is for beginners to get accustomed to performing a simple selection of shoulder exercises. The position you have the band under your feet, will either increase or decrease the exercise difficulty. |
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SINGLE ARM UPRIGHT ROW
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BENT OVER 1 ARM LAT RAISE
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X-COUNTRY SKIING
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2 Sets of 10 - 12 lifts each arm with 30 - 45 seconds rest.
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2 Sets of 8 - 12 lifts keeping your palm facing downwards.
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Work in a smooth alternate arm action for 30 - 45 seconds.
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LYING SIDE RAISE
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LYING PULLDOWN
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1 ARM PRESS
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2 Sets of 8 - 12 lifts each arm - control tension with other arm.
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8 - 12 pull downs - fix band to a secure object.
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1 Set of 10 - 12 slow lifts. Keep band central on 1 foot
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Aim to work through all 6 exercises - however if you feel tired or sore, work for the first 4 only. |
Always check your band for signs of any damage (splits), making sure that the band is placed centrally under your foot.
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