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Resistance Band Shoulder Adduction

Zielmuskel
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Equipment
Resistance Band
Körperregion
Back
Typ
Strength

The resistance band shoulder adduction is a back and chest exercise that trains the motion of pulling your arm down and in toward your body's midline, primarily loading the latissimus dorsi and the inner chest (pectoralis major). Using a resistance band provides smooth, continuous tension throughout the range of motion. It is well-suited for improving back width, shoulder stability, and upper-body pulling mechanics with minimal equipment.

Resistance Band Shoulder Adduction: So führst du sie aus

  1. 1Anchor a resistance band securely at a point above your head — a door anchor, a pull-up bar, or any fixed high attachment point works well.
  2. 2Stand facing the anchor point and grasp the band with one hand, arm extended upward at roughly a 45–60° angle from your torso.
  3. 3Step back slightly until you feel tension in the band with your arm in the raised starting position.
  4. 4Brace your core, set your shoulders back and down, and keep a soft bend in your elbow throughout the movement.
  5. 5Pull your arm down and toward your hip in a smooth arc, driving through the latissimus dorsi and keeping your torso upright and still.
  6. 6Stop when your hand reaches roughly hip level and your arm is close to your side — avoid letting momentum carry it past this point.
  7. 7Slowly return your arm to the starting position, resisting the band's pull over 2–3 seconds to maintain tension on the working muscles.
  8. 8Complete all reps on one side, then switch arms and repeat.

Technik-Tipps

  • Initiate the movement by depressing and retracting your shoulder blade first, then driving with your elbow — this ensures the lat does most of the work rather than the biceps.
  • Keep your torso square and avoid leaning away from the anchor or twisting your hips to generate momentum.
  • A slight bend in the elbow is fine, but try to hold that angle constant throughout the rep rather than curling the band with your forearm.
  • Choose a band resistance that lets you complete full reps with a controlled tempo — the eccentric (return) phase is where much of the benefit comes from, so do not let the band snap back.

Häufige Fehler

  • Letting the shoulder shrug up toward the ear during the pull, which engages the upper trapezius and reduces lat activation.
  • Using a swinging or leaning motion to move the weight, which shifts load off the target muscles and can strain the lower back.
  • Bending the elbow aggressively mid-rep, effectively turning the movement into a curl instead of an adduction pattern.
  • Standing too close to the anchor, creating slack at the top of the range and losing tension where the muscle is most lengthened.
  • Rushing the return phase and letting the band snap your arm back, which removes the eccentric stimulus and reduces overall training effect.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What muscles does the resistance band shoulder adduction work?

The primary movers are the latissimus dorsi (back) and the pectoralis major (inner chest), which are responsible for pulling the arm down and across toward the body's midline. The teres major and rear deltoid also assist in stabilizing the shoulder joint.

How is shoulder adduction different from a lat pulldown?

Both movements load the latissimus dorsi, but a lat pulldown pulls a bar down in front of you with both arms while shoulder adduction moves one arm at a time in a sweeping arc toward the hip, more closely mimicking motions like a swimming stroke or a dumbbell pullover.

Can I do this exercise with both arms at the same time?

You can attach a band to each side (or use a dual-anchor setup), but the single-arm version is easier to control and lets you focus on feeling each side work independently, which is useful for correcting muscle imbalances.

How many sets and reps should I do?

For strength and muscle development, 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps per side is a practical starting range. Because bands provide lighter, variable resistance, slightly higher rep ranges are common and appropriate.

Where should I anchor the band if I am training at home?

A door anchor placed at the top of a closed door is the most common home option. Make sure the door opens away from you and that the anchor is rated for the tension you plan to use.

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