Shoulders · Band

Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction

Pin those blades and bulletproof your posture.

Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Hold a mini band in front of you at chest height with both hands, arms extended.
  2. Pull your hands apart by squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  3. Hold the squeeze for a beat with the band stretched.
  4. Return under control without letting the blades drift apart too fast.

The one cue that matters

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Move from the shoulder blades, not the arms. Think back and down, not a shrug.

Muscles worked

The Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction isolates the Shoulders — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted shoulders volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction work?

The Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction primarily works the Shoulders.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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