Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Exercise of the Week: Resistance Band Lateral Raises


This exercise is designed to target the shoulders. This will not only help you get a stronger upper body (especially when lifting heavy objects), but it will help give you that defined "V" shape in your arms.

Directions:
  1. Stand with one foot on the middle of the resistance band with your back straight and grasp one handle in each hand and clench your fists with your knuckles facing upward.
  2. Pull the resistance band up and straight out to the side until both arms are level with your shoulders, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  3. Hold this position for a second before slowly returning to the starting position.
  4. During this exercise, relax your neck and try not to hunch your shoulders to ensure that your shoulder and neck muscles are doing the work (and not your arms).

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