Band Pull Apart
Band Pull Apart Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a resistance band in front of you with both hands.
- Extend your arms straight out in front of you, keeping your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Slowly pull the band apart, bringing your hands out to the sides of your body.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly bring your hands back together in front of you.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Band Pull Apart Form & Visual
Band Pull Apart Benefits
- Improves posture by strengthening the upper back muscles
- Reduces risk of shoulder injuries by strengthening the rotator cuff muscles
- Increases shoulder mobility and flexibility
- Targets the rear deltoids, rhomboids, and middle trapezius muscles
- Can be done with a resistance band, making it a convenient exercise to do at home or while traveling
Band Pull Apart Muscles Worked
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius
- Rear deltoids
- Rotator cuff muscles
Band Pull Apart Variations & Alternatives
- Mini Band Pull Apart
- Single Arm Band Pull Apart
- Reverse Band Pull Apart
- Band Pull Apart with External Rotation
- Band Pull Apart with Overhead Press
- Band Pull Apart with Squat
- Band Pull Apart with Lunge
- Band Pull Apart with Bicep Curl
- Band Pull Apart with Tricep Extension
