Standing archer

Standing archer

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Mobility

Target Muscle

Upper back

Secondary Muscles

shoulders, biceps, forearms

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Back

The standing archer is a bodyweight exercise that targets the upper back and involves rotational movement of the torso, mimicking the motion of drawing a bowstring. It also engages the shoulders, biceps, and forearms.

The standing archer is a bodyweight exercise that targets the upper back and involves rotational movement of the torso, mimicking the motion of drawing a bowstring. It also engages the shoulders, biceps, and forearms.

The standing archer is a bodyweight exercise that targets the upper back and involves rotational movement of the torso, mimicking the motion of drawing a bowstring. It also engages the shoulders, biceps, and forearms.

How to Do the Standing archer

How to Do the Standing archer

How to Do the Standing archer

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height, parallel to the ground. Rotate your torso to the right, keeping your arms extended and your back straight. As you rotate, extend your right arm forward and your left arm back, mimicking the motion of drawing a bowstring. Hold the position for a moment, then return to the starting position. Repeat the motion, this time rotating your torso to the left and extending your left arm forward and your right arm back. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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