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Band shoulder pass-through

A isolation exercise for the rear delts, with help from the upper back, front delts. Equipment: resistance bands.

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WorksRear deltsUpper backFront delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Hold a light band wide in front of the hips.
  2. Sweep it overhead and behind with straight arms
  3. Bring it back the same way; widen the grip if it pinches

Muscles worked

Band shoulder pass-through: 3D figure mid-rep with the rear delts highlighted

Equipment

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