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Band Pull Apart

How to do the Band Pull Apart with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary

Mid Back, Traps

Equipment

Bands

Step by step

How to do the Band Pull Apart

  1. 1

    Begin with your arms extended straight out in front of you, holding the band with both hands.

  2. 2

    Initiate the movement by performing a reverse fly motion, moving your hands out laterally to your sides.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Pause as you complete the movement, returning to the starting position under control.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Band Pull Apart set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your shoulders volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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