Seated, pulling a band back towards the chest and squeezing the shoulder blades together. Strengthens the upper back for posture and pulling tasks.

Verbal Cues

• “Sit tall, arms forward”
• “Pull your elbows straight back, squeeze the shoulder blades”
• “Slow on the way back forward”

What to Watch For

• Shoulders stay down
• Trunk doesn’t lean back to assist the pull