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Band Warm-Up Shoulder Stretch

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Band Warm-Up Shoulder Stretch.

EasyRear shouldersFront shoulders

About this exercise

A warm-up stretch using a resistance band to open the chest and shoulders. Rotating the band from the front over the head and behind the back improves shoulder mobility and prepares the upper body for pressing or pulling exercises.

How to Perform

  • Grasp a resistance band with both hands wider than shoulder-width apart
  • Hold the band in front of you at hip height with arms straight
  • Raise the band overhead in a wide arc and continue pulling it behind your back
  • Slowly return the band to the front following the same path
  • Repeat for 10–15 controlled repetitions, keeping the arms straight throughout

Muscle Activation

Primary
Rear shouldersFront shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestTrapezius

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About the Band Warm-Up Shoulder Stretch

The Band Warm-Up Shoulder Stretch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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