Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension
Strengthen & improve shoulder mobility! Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension targets key muscles for better posture.
The Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Rotator Cuff (infraspinatus)
Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension
Resistance Band Standing 90 Degrees Shoulder Extension
Positioning
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold one end of the resistance band in your right hand and step on the other end with your right foot. Ensure the band is taut.
Bend your right elbow to a 90-degree angle, so your forearm is parallel to the floor and your hand is positioned at shoulder height.
Movement
Engage your core to maintain balance.
Slowly extend your right arm downwards, straightening your elbow while keeping your upper arm stationary.
Continue until your arm is fully extended down towards your side.
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement to feel the stretch in your shoulder.
Slowly return to the starting position by bending your elbow and raising your hand back to the 90-degree angle.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Switch to the left side and repeat the exercise.
Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension FAQs
What muscles does the Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension work?
The Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension?
Resistance bands.
What workout day should the Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Resistance-Band Standing 90-Degree Shoulder Extension variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Single-Arm Shoulder Press, Loop-Band Overhead Shoulder Stretch, Band Overhead Press and Resistance-Band 90-Degree External Rotation.
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