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Heres how to follow the short upper body routine and the benefits.
Griffith uses light plates but you could also hold dumbbells.
Place your hands through the ends of the bands with palms facing away from you.
Reverse the movement through to the starting position.
The thicker the band, the more resistance your upper body will face during external rotation.
Your chin should rest just over the top of the bench.
Hold a light weight in each hand and brace your core muscles.
Start with your elbows bent and arms at 90 degrees, palms facing downward.
Drive both arms overhead, fully extending the elbows, then lower both arms toward your thighs.
With arms bent, you create the W-shape, and with arms extended, you create a Y-shape.
Lay on your stomach and brace your core, thighs, glutes and back muscles.
Hold a weight in each hand.
Think about fluid motion rather than a stop-start approach and engage your back muscles throughout.
Start in the same position above using your bench and hold a weight in each hand.
Engage your core muscles and keep your chin slightly tucked.
What are the benefits of the shoulder mobility routine?
If youre heading into a push-based workout (thinkchest and tricepsday), this routine is great prep.
And you dont need much weight to reap the rewards.
But crucially, avoid holding your breath.
If you experience pain, stop immediately and speak with a qualified personal trainer or physician for advice.
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