Band Chest Fly Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Resistance Band Chest Fly
How to: Band Chest Fly
- Attach the resistance band behind you at shoulder height.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the ends of the band in each hand.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, extend arms out to the side, feeling a stretch in the chest.
- Bring your hands together in front of you, squeezing your chest.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much momentum instead of control.
- Allowing the shoulders to rise towards the ears during the movement.
- Not fully extending the arms on the return.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise while seated for better stability.
- Use lighter bands to reduce the intensity and risk.
Tips
- Maintain a slight bend in the elbows throughout the movement.
- Keep your shoulders down and back to avoid strain.
- Focus on squeezing the chest muscles at the peak of the motion.
Band Chest Fly Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
pectorals
band
upper body
fitness