Which modification is indicated for the T-straps or 'T' exercise?

Which modification is indicated for the T-straps or 'T' exercise?

• A. Change to 1 Med
• B. Change to 2 Med or 1 Lt/1 Med
• C. Change to 3 Med
• D. Change to 0 Med

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is matching spring load to the movement so you can maintain control and proper alignment. For the T-straps exercise, the arms work against resistance that challenges the shoulder stabilizers and the line of pull without causing the carriage to rush or the torso to compensate. Using two medium springs, or a combination of a light spring with a medium one, provides a level of resistance that supports steady, controlled movement and helps sustain correct scapular stability and arm tracking. A single medium spring may be too light for some clients to keep the form, while much heavier resistance can disrupt alignment or be impractical for learning the pattern. Zero resistance isn’t challenging enough to train the necessary control, and a much heavier setup would be overloading.

The key idea here is matching spring load to the movement so you can maintain control and proper alignment. For the T-straps exercise, the arms work against resistance that challenges the shoulder stabilizers and the line of pull without causing the carriage to rush or the torso to compensate. Using two medium springs, or a combination of a light spring with a medium one, provides a level of resistance that supports steady, controlled movement and helps sustain correct scapular stability and arm tracking. A single medium spring may be too light for some clients to keep the form, while much heavier resistance can disrupt alignment or be impractical for learning the pattern. Zero resistance isn’t challenging enough to train the necessary control, and a much heavier setup would be overloading.