Resistance Band Upper Body Lying Air Bike
Description
The resistance band upper body lying air bike is a conditioning drill done lying on the back with a band overhead. Pedaling the arms in alternating cycles against band tension elevates the heart rate and builds shoulder endurance.
Equipment Required
Resistance Band Upper Body Lying Air Bike Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band overhead.
- Lie on the back with the head near the anchor.
- Hold the band handles with both hands.
- Brace the core and press the lower back into the floor.
- Pull one hand down toward the hip.
- Simultaneously push the other hand back overhead.
- Switch the arm positions in a cycling motion.
- Continue alternating for the working set.
Resistance Band Upper Body Lying Air Bike Form & Visual
Resistance Band Upper Body Lying Air Bike Benefits
- Builds shoulder endurance.
- Elevates the heart rate.
- Trains the core.
- Useful conditioning drill.
- Joint friendly cardio.
Resistance Band Upper Body Lying Air Bike Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Anterior deltoid
- Core
- Triceps brachii
Resistance Band Upper Body Lying Air Bike Variations & Alternatives
- Air Bike
- Mountain Climber
- Flutter Kick
- Battle Ropes
