Figure-8 Resistance Band – Train Your Shoulders and Upper Back

Your shoulders have been hunched forward all morning.
Take out the band, grab the handles, and pull them apart a few times. The figure-8 resistance band is made for short workouts you can do sitting or standing, at home or at the office, and the soft handles give you a secure grip right away.

Benefits

• Work the muscles between your shoulder blades. Exercises like pulling the band apart in front of your chest and rowing activate your upper back and the backs of your shoulders—the muscles that work when you spend a lot of time sitting.
• A secure grip without the band slipping. The figure-8 shape gives you two fixed handles, so you don't have to wrap the band around your hands.
• Done in just a few minutes. Do a quick set at your desk between meetings, or a longer workout at home in the evening.
• One piece of equipment for your whole body. Use it for your arms, chest, and legs too, for example, for biceps curls by standing on the band.
• Fits in your pocket. It's small and lightweight, so you can keep it in your desk drawer, handbag, or suitcase.

How to get started

Hold one handle in each hand with your arms straight out in front of you, and pull the band apart until it reaches your chest. Keep your shoulders down and relaxed, then slowly return to the starting position. Start with 10–15 repetitions and increase gradually. If you'd like to build a complete posture routine, the band pairs well with the Stable Posture Support or Smart Posture Band.