Strength

Yoga Ball Band Lateral Raise

Strengthen your shoulders, improve balance and boost posture with the Yoga Ball Band Lateral Raise. This unique exercise uses a yoga ball and bands for a full upper-body workout, enhancing flexibility over time.
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Yoga Ball Band Lateral Raise instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Sit upright on a yoga ball, with your feet firmly planted on the ground and your spine straight.
2
Hold one end of a resistance band in each hand, keeping your arms fully extended at your sides.
3
Start with the resistance band under the arch of one foot, maintaining tension.
4
While keeping your arms straight, raise both hands outward until they reach shoulder height, creating a 'T' shape with your body.
5
Lower your arms back to your sides in a controlled manner and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Sit upright on a yoga ball, with your feet firmly planted on the ground and your spine straight.
Hold one end of a resistance band in each hand, keeping your arms fully extended at your sides.
Start with the resistance band under the arch of one foot, maintaining tension.
While keeping your arms straight, raise both hands outward until they reach shoulder height, creating a 'T' shape with your body.
Lower your arms back to your sides in a controlled manner and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Equipment needed
Bands
Barbell
Battle Ropes
Bench
Bosu
Box
Cables
Dip Bar
Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
Hex Bar
Kettlebell
Ladder
Machine
Pull-Up Bar
Yoga Ball
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