How to Do Resistance Band Pull Apart

Form Cues

1. 1

   Hold band at shoulder width, pull apart to full extension

2. 2

   Squeeze shoulder blades together, slow return

3. 3

   Keep arms straight throughout, letting the shoulder blades — not the elbows — do the work

4. 4

   Hold the fully extended position for a brief count before returning

Common Mistakes

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  Using too wide a grip that makes the movement too easy — start shoulder width and adjust band tension

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  Bending the elbows to help pull the band apart — this shifts work away from the rear delts and rhomboids

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  Letting the band snap back quickly on the return instead of controlling it