Band Pull Apart
Band Pull Apart is a isolation strength exercise using bands that trains the shoulders.
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Primary muscles: Shoulders
Secondary muscles: Middle Back, Traps
How to do it
- Begin with your arms extended straight out in front of you, holding the band with both hands.
- Initiate the movement by performing a reverse fly motion, moving your hands out laterally to your sides.
- Keep your elbows extended as you perform the movement, bringing the band to your chest. Ensure that you keep your shoulders back during the exercise.
- Pause as you complete the movement, returning to the starting position under control.
Track it with MyoAmigo
MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Band Pull Apart from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Shoulders volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.
