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Strength
Band Pull Apart
beginnerbands·isolation·pull
Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
iliocostalis thoracisinterspinalis thoracislongissimus thoracisrhomboid majorrhomboid minorserratus posterior superiorSet of left levatores costarum brevesSet of left levatores costarum longiSet of right levatores costarum brevesSet of right levatores costarum longispinalis thoracisThoracic rotatorAscending part of left trapeziusAscending part of right trapeziusDescending part of left trapeziusDescending part of right trapeziuslevator scapulaetrapezius
How to Perform
1
Begin with your arms extended straight out in front of you, holding the band with both hands.
2
Initiate the movement by performing a reverse fly motion, moving your hands out laterally to your sides.
3
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.
4
Pause as you complete the movement, returning to the starting position under control.
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