Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Resistance Band Pull-Apart.
A shoulder prehab and upper back exercise where you hold a resistance band at chest height with both arms extended and pull it apart horizontally until it touches your chest. Directly targets the rear deltoids and helps counteract the effects of forward shoulder posture.
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The Resistance Band Pull-Apart is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.