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Stretch Bands 2

Stretching is a great way to engage muscles throughout your body without hard impact. You can modify the movements to meet your needs and limitations. Stretch as far as you can without pain. Whether you stretch for three minutes at commercial breaks or spend 30 minutes trying these different stretches, all your physical activity for the day adds up!

Chest Pull

  1. Sit or stand with feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Loop stretch band around each palm.
  3. Extend your arms forward, elbows slightly bent.
  4. Pull band outwards across your chest.
  5. Hold, then slowly return to the start position.
  6. Repeat steps 2-4 for several repetitions.

Back Pull Down

  1. Stand or sit with feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Loop stretch band around each palm.
  3. Raise your arms over your head with elbows slightly bent.
  4. Lower your arms outward to shoulder height.
  5. Hold, then slowly return to the start position.
  6. Repeat steps 2-4 for several repetitions.

Shoulder Abduction

  1. Stand or sit on a firm surface.
  2. Hold stretch band at waist height and point your thumb toward the ceiling.
  3. Raise arm up, keeping your elbow straight. Move away from your body up to shoulder height.
  4. Hold, then slowly return to the start position.
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 for several repetitions.

Upright Row

  1. Stand with one foot in front of the other.
  2. Stand on the end of the stretch band with your forward foot.
  3. Hold the end of the stretch band with your opposite hand, palm down, close to your side
  4. Raise your elbow to shoulder height, upper arm parallel to the floor.
  5. Hold, then slowly return to the start position.
  6. Repeat steps 2-4 for several repetitions.

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