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Band Assisted Pull Up
A pull up with a band taking part of your bodyweight, so you can train the full movement before you can do it unassisted. Builds the lats and upper back.
Incline Push Up
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A push up with the hands on a bench, which lightens the load so you can own the full range. For upper body strength and as a step in shoulder rehab.
How to do it
Place the hands on a bench just wider than the shoulders and walk the feet back until the body is in a straight line. Lower the chest toward the bench with the elbows at about 45 degrees, then press back up. The lower the surface, the harder it gets: wall, bench, then the floor.
Common mistake
Letting the hips sag or the shoulders shrug toward the ears. If you can't keep a straight line, raise the hands higher.
Helps with
- Shoulder pain
- Posture
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