Band pull-apart
Stretch a resistance band across your chest to strengthen your upper back and counter hours of sitting.
BeginnerResistance bandLow impactSuggested: 15 reps
How to do it
- Stand tall holding a band in front of your chest with straight arms and hands shoulder-width apart.
- Pull the band apart by moving your hands out to your sides.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together when the band touches your chest.
- Return slowly to the start without letting the band snap back.
Form tips
- Keep your shoulders down and your ribs in.
- Use a lighter band and focus on the squeeze.
Muscles worked
Upper backShouldersTraps