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shoulder flexion with resistance band - beginner Upper Body exercise
  • Upper Body
  • beginner

shoulder flexion with resistance band

standing bilateral shoulder flexion against resistance band anchored underfoot to shoulder height with controlled return

Starting position
standing
Joints
shoulder
Muscles
anterior deltoid, serratus anterior, upper trapezius
Equipment
resistance band
Goal
postural correction, endurance
Type
isotonic concentric, resisted, isotonic eccentric

How it is done

Stand, arms by the side holding either ends of theraband and the centre part of band under the feet. Elevate the arms forward at shoulder level by pulling the theraband such that palm facing towards the floor, lower the arm to starting position. Repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.