1. Secure a resistance band to a low, stable anchor point. Make sure it is firmly attached and will not come loose during the exercise.
2. Stand facing the anchor point and hold the other end of the resistance band with each hand. Your palms should be facing each other.
3. Slightly bend your knees and hinge at the hips to bend over until your upper body is almost parallel to the floor. Keep your back straight and your head in a neutral position aligned with your spine.
4. With a slight bend in the elbows, start with your arms extended towards the anchor point, hands close together.
5. Exhale as you raise your arms out to your sides, keeping the elbows slightly bent, until they are parallel to the ground. Your shoulder blades should retract as your arms rise.
6. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement, focusing on contracting your rear deltoids.
7. Inhale as you slowly lower your arms back to the starting position under controlled motion.
8. Perform the desired number of reps, maintaining good form throughout the set.
9. Make sure to avoid using momentum or swinging the arms to lift the band. The movement should originate from the shoulders.
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