Beginner exercise

Flat-Band Serratus Punch

Also called Resistance Band Serratus Punch

  • Coordination
  • Strength
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Flat-Band Serratus Punch

  1. Secure a flat therapy band directly behind the working shoulder and hold its end with your arm forward at shoulder height.
  2. Keep your elbow nearly straight and your torso still.
  3. Reach farther forward by sliding the shoulder blade around the rib cage rather than bending and straightening the elbow.
  4. Pause at the end of the controlled reach.
  5. Let the shoulder blade return under control, then repeat on the other side.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Serratus Anterior.

MuscleScoreRole
Serratus Anterior1.0Target, Mover
Anterior Deltoid0.4Stabilizer
Pectoralis Minor0.4Synergist, Mover