Beginner exercise

Flat-Band Serratus Punch

Also called Resistance Band Serratus Punch

  • Coordination
  • Strength
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Flat-Band Serratus Punch

  1. Anchor a flat therapy band behind the working shoulder and hold it with the arm forward.
  2. Keep the elbow nearly straight, ribs controlled, and shoulder away from the ear.
  3. Reach the hand forward by gliding the shoulder blade around the rib cage.
  4. Pause at full controlled reach, then let the shoulder blade return without retracting forcefully.
  5. Repeat without twisting the torso.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Serratus Anterior.

MuscleScoreRole
Serratus Anterior1.0Target, Mover
Pectoralis Minor0.5Synergist, Mover