

Step-by-step
- Anchor the band to a fixed point or behind your back and hold an end in each hand.
- Bring your arms out to the sides at chest level, keeping your elbows very slightly bent.
- Keep your torso upright and your core tight to steady your stance.
- Bring your arms together in front of you along a wide arc and squeeze your chest muscles in the middle.
- Slowly open your arms back out to the sides under control to return to the start.
Coaching tip
Keep your elbows slightly bent, bring your arms together in front, and squeeze.
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