Raising and lowering the upper body while standing ► sumo deadlift

Individual work

Stand very wide upright (more than shoulder-width apart) with one foot in each loop of the elastic band, feet turned outwards (pointing diagonally forwards), outstretched arms close to the body, with the hands holding the elastic band in the centre at thigh height (in this position, the elastic band has the shape of the letter "V"). Tilt your upper body forwards, bending your knees only slightly (hands below knee height - arms still stretched). Then straighten your legs again and raise your upper body back up to the starting position (tighten/stretch the band).

Attention:
The back remains stretched during the entire exercise.

Lighten:
Choose a rubber band with less resistance.

Harden:
Choose a rubber band with more resistance.

1 elasticated rubber band