The 3-Way Band Pull-Apart

Preparing your shoulders for loaded movements should involve more activation work and less mobility work; especially through the upper back and scapular musculature. This variation activates the entire posterior shoulder girdle from multiple angles. 1. Start by elevating your arms up and pulling apart from of your forehead in the first overhead position. Do 8-12 reps. 2. Move it down in front of your neck and knock out another 8-12. This angle should feel very familiar to your body as it’s close to the traditional band pull-apart line of pull. 3. Finish off at the height of your lower sterna notch just below the chest. – Dr. John Rusin