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Band Pull Apart

Learn how to perform Band Pull Apart, a Shoulders exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Hold the band with both hands and reach your arms forward at chest height.

STEP 2

Start phase

Maintain your elbow angle and spread your hands apart to stretch the band.

STEP 3

End phase

Pause briefly with your arms open, then bring them together slowly against the band tension.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your rear deltoids. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid bending your elbows deeply or folding your wrists to shorten the band.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you pull the band apart and inhale as you return.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Open through your arms and shoulder blades without flaring your ribs or arching your back.

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