Resistance Band Standing Single Arm Lateral Shoulder Extension (female)

Resistance Band Standing Single Arm Lateral Shoulder Extension demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand tall and hook one end of the resistance band under your foot.
  • 2Hold the other end of the band with your arm by your side, resting the hand on your thigh.
  • 3Keeping your arm straight, lift it laterally (to the side) until it is parallel with the floor.
  • 4Lower your arm back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  • 5Repeat with the other arm.

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and avoid leaning to the side as you lift your arm.
  • You should feel your shoulder muscles contracting during the upward phase of the movement
  • Maintain a slow and controlled motion and avoid using momentum to lift the band
  • Be sure not to shrug your shoulder as you lift your arm.

Resistance Band Standing Single Arm Lateral Shoulder Extension Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs