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- 01Anchor the band securely overhead, kneel or sit beneath it, and hold one side in each hand with the arms extended.
- 02Brace the trunk, keep the chest lifted, and set the shoulders away from the ears.
- 03Pull the elbows down and slightly back toward the ribs while the hands travel toward shoulder height.
- 04Pause when the upper arms are beside the torso without leaning backward or shrugging.
- 05Return the arms slowly to full overhead reach while maintaining control of the band.
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