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Band Pull-Aparts

Band Pull-Aparts: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand holding a band with both hands out in front of you at shoulder height, arms straight. Pull the band apart by drawing your hands out to the sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together, then return to the start.

Body region
Shoulder
Position
Standing
Equipment
Band
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis
  • Mechanical Neck Pain / Cervical Strain
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Thoracic Spine Pain (Mechanical)

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