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This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called the Band Pull Apart. When you sit for long periods the back muscles tend to round and weaken. One of the best exercises you can do to strengthen your upper back is the Band Pull Apart....

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Dan Govor 2 Jahren

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Yib Yannvor 2 Jahren

Nice Sir!

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Anna Barrowvor 2 Jahren

I work from home so I've been seeing the physical effects of long-term sitting. Band pull-aparts and the 90/90 stretch are on the daily agenda.

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⚡🔋bennygood🔋⚡vor 2 Jahren

What is a go-to band?

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Peak Insightvor 2 Jahren

A great suggestion, @FitFounder! Incorporating the Band Pull Apart exercise into the daily routine can be a game-changer for those of us tied to our desks. It’s a simple yet effective way to combat the dreaded ‘desk hunch’ and strengthen the back.

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Joshua Levyvor 2 Jahren

I love these too. Any thoughts on the different variations? For example, palm grip can be up or down, and you can also start with hands above the head and pull apart downward. Jeff Cavaliere recommends this combo. But that also strains my shoulder a bit.

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Dan Govor 2 Jahren

Each variation targets a different set of muscles. I'd rotate through them.

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David Gutierrezvor 2 Jahren

Just posted the same exact thing. This + dumbbell external rotation are an absolute must for desk-workers.

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Liamvor 2 Jahren

protip, if you notice the band start to crack REPLACE it that was a painful lesson 🥲

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Cosmicvor 2 Jahren

You can also do this by lying face down on the floor with prones IYT

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