Exercise
Seated or kneeling salute arm pattern on the mat with a resistance band for triceps and shoulder control.
Setup instructions
Sit or kneel tall on the mat with the spine long. Hold a resistance band between the hands at chest height with light tension. Bend the elbows with the forearms angled upward. Engage the core and keep the ribs quiet before beginning.
Breathing cues
Exhale to press. Inhale to return.
Movement steps
- 1Inhale to prepare in the start position.
- 2Exhale to press the arms overhead in a salute arc against band tension.
- 3Keep the shoulders soft and the spine long at the top.
- 4Inhale to bend the elbows and return to the start with control.
- 5Repeat with smooth, even tempo.
Common mistakes
Shrugging the shoulders at the top; arching the low back; letting the ribs flare; using a band that is too strong; holding the breath.
Safety notes
Keep the overhead range comfortable and the trunk organised. Stop if shoulder pinching or sharp neck discomfort appears.
Connections
Muscles worked
Goals supported
Equipment needed
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FAQs
Is Resistance Band Salute suitable for beginners?
Yes. The seated or kneeling salute pattern with band tension is easy to control. Keep the overhead range comfortable.
What muscles does Resistance Band Salute work?
The shoulders and triceps drive the overhead salute press while the deep core maintains upright trunk organisation.
What is Resistance Band Salute good for?
It builds triceps strength and shoulder girdle stability before reformer salute and shave progressions.
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