Our traps are like Underdog muscles. They bear the burden of strain that other muscles throw in its direction. Learn to relocate some of that strain in Lat Pull and also stretch out the shoulders in Un-slouch for a happier upper body!

Lat Pull Muscles/area activated: Latissimus dorsi   Kneel, stand or sit. Hold onto Loopz at desired tension above with arms overhead. Inhale.   Exhale and pull Loopz outwards and downwards so arms are L-shaped at shoulder height. Keep elbows pushing gently forward, shoulders down and wrists straight. Hold position 5 counts.   Inhale and return to starting position overhead. Repeat 5-15 sets.   Un-slouch Muscles/area activated: shoulder joint and deltoid   Stand or sit with posture erect. Slip hands through ends of Loopz, stretch outwards behind body so band is taut and arms are pointing upwards and downwards respectively. Inhale.   Exhale, drop shoulders and pull arms outwards and upwards as much as you can so the band is pulled even more tautly. Feel the shoulder blades pull together, press navel to spine and feel an extension in the neck. Hold position for 2-5 counts.   Inhale and relax into starting position. Repeat 10-15 times. Repeat with other arm on top.