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Banded Pull-aparts

Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Shoulders

Secondary

Traps, Upper Back

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a resistance band with both hands at chest height.

  2. 2

    Arms should be straight out in front of you, hands about shoulder-width apart on the band.

  3. 3

    Keep your arms straight and pull the band apart by moving your hands out to the sides.

  4. 4

    Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull, bringing the band toward your chest.

  5. 5

    Hold the stretched position briefly, feeling the contraction in your rear deltoids and upper back.

  6. 6

    Slowly return to the starting position with control.

  7. 7

    Keep your core engaged and avoid arching your lower back throughout the movement.

  8. 8

    Repeat for desired repetitions.