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Chest-level pull (arms straight)

  1. Sit or stand up straight. Grasp an exercise band with your hands about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Relax your shoulders. With your palms facing down, hold your arms straight out in front of you.
  3. Slowly pull straight out to the sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Keep your arms straight and at chest level. Do not pull your shoulders up toward your ears. Hold for 1 to 2 seconds.
  4. Slowly return to your starting position.
  5. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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