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Band Pull-Apart

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Back
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Isolation · Single-joint

Equipment

  • Resistance band

How to do it

  1. Stand tall and hold the band with both hands, arms straight out in front at shoulder height.
  2. Keeping your arms almost straight, pull your hands apart out to the sides.
  3. Bring the band toward your chest and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
  4. Return slowly to the start.

Beginner tip: Keep your shoulders down and back, away from your ears.

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