Band Pull Apart
How to do it
- Begin with your arms extended straight out in front of you, holding the band with both hands.
- Initiate the movement by performing a reverse fly motion, moving your hands out laterally to your sides.
- Keep your elbows extended as you perform the movement, bringing the band to your chest. Ensure that you keep your shoulders back during the exercise.
- Pause as you complete the movement, returning to the starting position under control.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Band Pull Apart work?
- Mainly the shoulders, with help from the middle back, traps.
- 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
- Back Flyes - With Bands
- 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.