Shoulders·Bands·Isolation

Band Pull Apart

Shoulders · Bands

Beginner

Body Part

Shoulders

Equipment

Bands

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Pull

The Band Pull Apart is a beginner bands exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.

Muscles Worked

Shoulders primaryUpper Back secondaryTraps secondary

How to Do the Band Pull Apart

  1. 1Begin with your arms extended straight out in front of you, holding the band with both hands.
  2. 2Initiate the movement by performing a reverse fly motion, moving your hands out laterally to your sides.
  3. 3Keep your elbows extended as you perform the movement, bringing the band to your chest. Ensure that you keep your shoulders back during the exercise.
  4. 4Pause as you complete the movement, returning to the starting position under control.

Related Exercises

Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.