Resistance Band Pull Apart Exercise Guide

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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

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Resistance Band Pull Apart

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the resistance band in front of you with both hands.
  2. Keep your arms straight and pull the band apart by moving your arms out to the sides.
  3. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull.
  4. 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.

Tags

shoulders
deltoids
strength
resistance band
beginner
upper body

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