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Standing Archer

Standing Archer demonstration

How to do it

  1. 1The 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.

Coaching cues

  • 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.

Equipment

bodyweight
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