Resistance Band Pull Apart Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 3
- Alternate Names
- Band Pull Apart, Resistance Band Rear Delt Fly
How to: Resistance Band Pull Apart
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the resistance band in front of you with both hands.
- Keep your arms straight and pull the band apart by moving your arms out to the sides.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle strength.
- Not keeping the shoulders down and relaxed.
- Overextending the arms or locking the elbows.
Modifications
- Perform with a lighter resistance band.
- Reduce the range of motion if you experience discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your arms straight but not locked.
- Engage your core for stability.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Resistance Band Pull Apart Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
deltoids
strength
resistance band
beginner
upper body