Shoulder Band Traction (bottom)

Category: Rehab

Muscles Targeted: Lats and shoulders

The owner of Jump Stretch Dick Hartzell first showed me this one years ago. I blew it off at the time and now regret it BIG TIME. For those who like to GO HEAVY this is a shoulder saver.

Hook the hand around your wrist so you ARE NOT holding it with your hands. Loop it around you wrist.

Loop the band around the bottom of a rack or heavy object so the shoulder and traps are being pulled. Now step back more and let the band pull your shoulder down. Hold this position and relax. When you think you are at your peak stretch position shrug your shoulder back, hold for a couple seconds and return.









Let it relax again, repeat this a few times until you feel you reached your peak position. When you get to this stage then start moving around. Twist in all directions allowing the band to pull the shoulder joint.

This process will take between 2-4 minutes per arm.

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Dave Tate