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Band Skier

Músculo objetivo
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Equipamiento
Band
Parte del cuerpo
Back
Tipo
Strength

The band skier is a standing resistance-band exercise that mimics the double-poling motion of cross-country skiing, driving both arms down and back at once. It mainly works the back muscles, especially the lats, with help from the rear shoulders and triceps. It's a joint-friendly way to build upper-back pulling strength and shoulder-extension power with minimal equipment.

Cómo hacer el Band Skier

  1. 1Anchor a resistance band to a high point overhead and slightly in front of you, such as the top of a door or a fixed bar.
  2. 2Stand facing the anchor with your feet hip- to shoulder-width apart and knees softly bent.
  3. 3Grab one handle in each hand and step back until the band is taut, then raise both arms up and forward toward the anchor so there is tension at the top.
  4. 4Brace your core and keep a tall, slightly forward-leaning torso with your chest up.
  5. 5Drive both arms down and back simultaneously in a smooth arc, pulling the handles past your hips as you squeeze your lats and shoulder blades.
  6. 6Pause briefly at the bottom with your hands behind your hips and your back muscles fully contracted.
  7. 7Control the band back up and forward to the starting position without letting it snap your arms upward.
  8. 8Complete your reps, then step toward the anchor to release the tension safely.

Consejos de técnica

  • Keep your elbows close to your torso and lead the pull from your back rather than your arms.
  • Move through a full range — start with arms high and finish with hands behind your hips — to fully engage the lats.
  • Keep your core braced and avoid rocking your whole body to fling the band down.
  • Control the return phase deliberately so the band doesn't pull your shoulders into the rep.

Errores comunes

  • Using only the arms and triceps to push the band down, which takes tension off the lats and back you're trying to train.
  • Letting the band recoil quickly on the way up, which loses muscular tension and can yank the shoulders.
  • Rounding the upper back or shrugging the shoulders, which reduces back engagement and strains the neck and traps.
  • Standing too close to the anchor so the band goes slack at the bottom, cutting the working range short.

Preguntas frecuentes

What muscles does the band skier work?

It primarily works the back muscles, especially the lats, with the rear shoulders and triceps assisting as you drive both arms down and back.

Is the band skier good for beginners?

Yes. The resistance band lets you scale the load easily and is gentle on the joints, so it's a beginner-friendly way to learn an overhead-to-hip pulling motion.

How many sets and reps should I do?

Because band resistance is light to moderate, 2–4 sets of 12–20 reps works well for building back endurance and control. Pick a band tension that lets you finish each set with good form.

Where should I feel the band skier?

You should feel it mainly across your lats and upper back as you pull the handles down and back, with some work in the rear shoulders and triceps. If you only feel your arms, focus on initiating the pull from your back.

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