The use of this exercise is for the lat muscles.
How to perform this exercise:
- Start with both arms over head holding an elastic resistance band
- Feet shoulder width apart
- Tighten the abdominal muscles and slightly bend the knees
- Pull the resistance band down to a side of your body using one arm
- Move your arm into adduction (lateral motion) until your arm is next to the torso
- Maintain the arms slightly in front of you in order to protect your back and shoulders
- Slowly return back to starting position
- Repeat exercise 10-15 times
- Switch to the opposite hand and repeat the exercise