CHEAP EFFECTIVE TONING AND STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT: Easy Exercise To Do at Your Desk
Use exercise bands or tubing with my Strength and Toning Deck or The Walking Deck or Fitness 9 to 5, for lots of easy exercise ideas.
One exercise favorite to strengthen and tone your upper back for better posture—Hold one end of the band in each hand with arms in front at shoulder height, palms facing down. Inhale. As you exhale, bend elbows and squeeze shoulder blades together as you pull elbows back. Keep shoulders relaxed and arms at shoulder height. Inhale as you return to starting position.
Repeat 10 to 15 times to fatigue. If you can do more reps, use a heavier band or choke up a bit more (shorten the band) to increase resistance, so your muscles are tired by the last rep. This strengthens your mid-upper back for a more open and uplifted posture.
I’ve personally used TheraBand® products with good results, as well as those sold by STOTT Pilates. I’ve not tried other brands, but that doesn’t mean that they’re not effective. Get LATEX-free bands if you have latex sensitivity.
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Check out the video below for quick and easy exercises that you can do with your exercise bands.
This video combines a few exercises. Go to :30 to skip intro and start exercising immediately.
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