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Band Straight

Strengthen your back! The Band Straight exercise targets back muscles for better posture and core stability. Do it anywhere!

Mr. Grey Smith
Mr. Grey Smith
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Required Equipment

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Resistance Bands

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

**Exercise 1. Starting Position:
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you.
- Wrap the resistance band around your feet and hold the ends of the band in both hands.
- Your back should be straight, and your shoulders relaxed.

2. Hand Position:
- Hold the band with palms facing each other.
- Keep your arms slightly bent and elbows close to your body.

3. Movement:
- Engage your core and pull the band towards your body.
- As you pull, focus on bringing your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Keep the movement slow and controlled, ensuring that you feel the tension in your back muscles.

4. Return:
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, maintaining tension on the band throughout the movement.

5. Repetitions:
- Perform 10-15 repetitions for 2-3 sets.
- Take a brief rest between sets.

6. Tips:
- Maintain a straight back throughout the exercise to prevent any strain.
- Adjust the resistance of the band to match your fitness level; if the band is too easy or difficult, consider using a different band.
- Focus on quality over quantity to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.