Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Pull arms up and across your chest in an arc. Squeeze your chest at the top. Slowly lower arms, resisting band tension, maintaining a slight elbow bend. Keep your core engaged and body stable.
To maximize chest activation, consciously squeeze your pectoral muscles hard at the peak of the movement, focusing on the contraction. Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise to avoid hyperextension and protect your joints, preventing them from locking. Visualize hugging a tree as you pull the band across your body, ensuring a wide arc of motion that engages the chest muscles effectively. Control the return movement, resisting the band's pull to build strength and muscle endurance. Maintain a stable stance with your feet shoulder-width apart, engaging your core to prevent excessive swaying or rotation during the exercise.
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