SEATED DECONSTRUCTED FACE PULL

This is a strengthening exercise for the posterior shoulder and upper back. Start by anchoring one end of a band around your feet with your legs straight in front of you. Grab the other end with your hand and pull it towards your face. Pull it so that your elbow is at the level of your shoulders (abducted 90 degrees) and thumbs facing behind you. Your fists should be roughly at the level of your ears at the end range position. Hold this for up to 2 seconds and slowly allow the band to pull your arm back forwards to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved:

• Infraspinatus

• Teres Minor

• Posterior Deltoids

• Upper Trapezius

• Rhomboids

• Middle Trapezius

Related Conditions:

• Text Neck

• Forward Head Posture / Upper Cross Syndrome

• Shoulder Protraction

• Shoulder Impingement

• Rotator Cuff Tear / Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

• Shoulder Instability

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