Muscles Worked: This exercise emphasizes the upper back muscles as they connect to the shoulder. These muscles are the latissimus dorsi, the teres major and the posterior deltoid (shoulder).

Equipment: TheraBand or similar rehabilitation band/cord.

Starting Position:

• Attach a theraband to a hook or doorknob by tying a loop in the middle so that there are two ends free.
• Extend your arms and grasp an end of the band in each hand.
• Maintain an upright posture throughout the exercise.

Motion:

• Keep your elbows in and pull your hands towards your body to a point below your rib cage but above your belly button.
• Your palms should be facing upwards.
• Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades in and down.

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