Light Band Exercises
Resistance bands have been an essential part of my training for years and they have many different uses. To get you started, here are some of my favourite exercises that I use almost every session.
Face Pull
If there is one addition to your routine it should be this. The face pull is a classic for the rotator cuff and traps. Focus on beginning the pull with the shoulder blades coming together then driving the elbows behind the ears. Move further from the anchor to increase the intensity.
Perform: 2-4 sets x 10-20 reps
Draw The Sword
The traps are like the glutes for the upper body, especially important for stabilising the shoulders overhead. Pull using a straight arm and think about going across the body, lifting the hand up and out. Adjust the intensity by shortening the band when placing under the foot.
Perform: 2-4 sets x 10-20 reps per side
Shoulder Dislocate
Build strength and flexibility for the shoulders through 360Ëš. It is important to be in control at all points of this movement so don’t rush the reps. Move the hands closer together on the band to challenge your shoulder range of motion.
Perform: 2-4 sets x 5-10 reps