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Band shoulder dislocation

Wide grip, arms straight, arc band overhead and behind to hips in one motion.

Muscles

Primary
shoulders
Supporting
chest, lats, thoracic spine

Mechanics

Pattern
shoulder mobility
Equipment
bands
Geometry
Variable Range
Energy model
Aerobic Stability (>90s)
Target feel
Shoulder opening through a pain-free arc — no pinching or impingement.
Progression
Narrow grip gradually as shoulder mobility improves.
Regression
Use a longer band and keep the grip very wide.

Watch for

  • Grip too narrow too soon
  • Bending elbows to complete the arc
  • Forcing past a pinch point

Substitutions

  • Wall slide (shoulder prep)
  • Doorway pec stretch
  • Face pull
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