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§ L · Exercises · ShouldersUpdated 6/2026

Resistance Band Pass Through

This exercise improves shoulder mobility and shoulder blade control during the pass-through movement.

Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Resistance band
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Moderate technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Shoulders

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand tall and lightly brace your core.

  2. 02

    Grip the resistance band with a wide overhand grip and keep your arms straight in front of your thighs.

  3. 03

    Raise the band overhead with straight arms in a controlled motion, then continue the movement behind you as far as your shoulders can move without pain.

  4. 04

    Return the band along the same path to the front and keep your shoulder blades gently pulled back and down throughout the movement.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Resistance Band Pass Through is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your elbows locked and let the movement come from your shoulder joints, not your lower back. Adjust the resistance and range of motion by using a wider grip or a lighter resistance band if you feel tightness in your shoulders.

This exercise improves shoulder mobility and shoulder blade control during the pass-through movement.

More exercises: Shoulders

§ 05 · Same muscles

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