A left hand high-low band pull apart is an effective upper body exercise that targets the shoulders, back, and arms. Here’s a description of how to perform it:

1. **Setup**:
– Grab a resistance band with your left hand positioned higher on the band (closer to your head) and your right hand lower (closer to your waist).
– Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping a slight bend in your knees for stability.
– Engage your core to maintain a neutral spine.

2. **Execution**:
– Start with your hands together in front of you at shoulder height, holding the resistance band taut but not stretched.
– Begin by pulling the band apart by moving your left hand upward and your right hand downward simultaneously.
– Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you perform the movement.
– Continue to pull until your left arm is fully extended above your head and your right arm is fully extended downward, both arms in a straight line.
– Pause briefly at the end of the motion, feeling the contraction in your shoulders and back.

3. **Return**:
– Slowly return your hands to the starting position, maintaining control and tension in the band.
– Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring you switch hands to work both sides equally.

4. **Breathing**:
– Exhale as you pull the band apart, and inhale as you return to the starting position.

This exercise can be done as part of a warm-up, strength training routine, or shoulder rehabilitation program. Make sure to use a resistance band appropriate for your strength level to avoid strain or injury.

REPEAT ON OTHER SIDE