Extension and flexion of the arms while standing

Topic
Power
Auxiliary means
Elastisches Gummiband, Sprossenwand
Body part
Upper body
Muscle group
Armstrecker
Organization

Individual work

Duration (mm:ss)
00:00
Topic description

Attach the elastic band to the wall bars (or e.g. a tree) slightly above head height, take a stepping position facing the elastic band, upper body slightly bent forward, arms bent (hands approximately at chest height) and hands holding the elastic band (the band is taut), upper arms resting against the body, stretch arms and bend back to starting position without changing the position of the elbows (only the elbow joint moves).

Attention:
The upper body and upper arms do not move (the movement only takes place in the forearms).

Lighten:
Select a rubber band with less resistance.

Harden:
Select a rubber band with greater resistance.

Material

1 elasticated rubber band
1 wall bar/tree

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