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- 01Anchor a resistance band securely near floor height behind you, face away, and bring both hands overhead with your elbows bent.
- 02Stand upright in a stable stance, brace your trunk, and keep your upper arms beside your head.
- 03Straighten your elbows to press your hands upward against the band without allowing your upper arms to drift.
- 04Pause briefly at full elbow extension with your wrists neutral and ribs down.
- 05Bend your elbows slowly to return your hands behind your head while keeping your shoulders and torso still.
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