Tubing stretch while lying on your stomach

How to perform the tubing stretch while lying on your stomach?

The movement is performed by:

• the arm and back muscles

Additionally works:

• the shoulders

Starting position:

Grab the ends of the tubing and wrap the band around your hands so that your hands are shoulder-width apart. Lie on your stomach with your arms extended forward. Face the floor and just above it. Toes of your shoes on the floor. Abdominal muscles contracted.

Movement: Extending the tubing to the sides with straight arms, raise your chest just above the floor. Return to the starting position. Repeat.

Tips: Only raise your arms until they are in line with your shoulders. Keep your feet on the ground.

Note: This exercise can also be performed with an elastic band.