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- 01Stand upright holding a light resistance band with both hands about shoulder-width apart and your palms facing each other.
- 02Create gentle outward tension in the band, keep your elbows softly extended, and brace your trunk.
- 03Maintaining the outward pull, raise both arms forward and overhead through your available shoulder-flexion range.
- 04Keep your thumbs turning slightly outward, your shoulders away from your ears, and your ribs from flaring.
- 05Lower your arms under control while maintaining band tension and stop if the movement causes shoulder pain.
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