Back Flyes - With Bands
How to do it
- Run a band around a stationary post like that of a squat rack.
- Grab the band by the handles and stand back so that the tension in the band rises.
- Extend and lift the arms straight in front of you. Tip: Your arms should be straight and parallel to the floor while perpendicular to your torso. Your feet should be firmly planted on the floor spread at shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
- As you exhale, move your arms to the sides and back. Keep your arms extended and parallel to the floor. Continue the movement until the arms are extended to your sides.
- After a pause, go back to the original position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Back Flyes - With Bands work?
- Mainly the shoulders, with help from the middle back, triceps.
- What equipment do I need?
- Bands.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More shoulders exercises
- Band Pull Apart
- External Rotation with Band
- Internal Rotation with Band
- Lateral Raise - With Bands
- Shoulder Press - With Bands
- Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.