Thera-Band Upper Body Exercises - Page 1

Shoulder Extension

Facing the door, grasp exercise handle with arm extended at shoulder level with palm facing down.  Keeping arm straight, pull down and back.  Slowly return to start position and repeat.

Shoulder Internal Rotation

Secure the door anchor at just above waist level.  Standing with side facing door, grasp handle with right hand, elbow close to body and at 90 degrees, palm facing out.  Pull right hand toward opposite hip keeping elbow at your side.  Slowly return to starting position and repeat.

Shoulder External Rotation

Grasp handle with opposite hand, elbow at 90 degrees in front of body with palm facing in.  Pull away from the door as far as you can keeping elbow at your side.  Slowly return to starting position and repeat.

Shoulder Abduction

Stand sideways with involved arm away from door, grasp exercise handle with arm at side, palm facing in.  Keeping arm straight and thumb up, slowly raise arm up to shoulder level.  Slowly return to start position and repeat.

Shoulder Flexion

Secure the door anchor just below shoulder level.  Facing away from door, grasp handle, keeping arm at your side, palm facing in.  Keeping the arm straight, slowly raise the arm directly in front of you.  Stop just below shoulder level.  Slowly return to start position and repeat.

 

Warm-Up Exercises/Hand Exercises

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