Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Maintain a slight bend in your elbow. Pull the band across your body, squeezing your chest and shoulder at the peak. Hold briefly, then slowly return to the starting position, controlling the resistance. Repeat, then switch sides.
To protect your shoulder joint, keep your arm straight or with a slight bend throughout the movement, avoiding hyperextension. Actively engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso and prevent unwanted rotation during the pull. Focus on squeezing your chest and shoulder muscles together at the peak of the contraction to maximize muscle activation and ensure proper form. Control the return to the starting position, resisting the band's pull to maintain tension and further challenge your muscles, preventing momentum and promoting better muscle control.
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