Band pull-apart
How to do the Band pull-apart: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Shoulders, Back), equipment (Bands) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Hold the band at chest height, arms long.
- 2
Pull the hands apart until the band meets the chest.
- 3
Return slow. Keep the ribs quiet.
In a Setline session: 3 sets of 12–15.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Band pull-apart?
The Band pull-apart uses: Bands.
Which muscles does the Band pull-apart work?
The Band pull-apart works: Shoulders, Back.
How many sets and reps for the Band pull-apart?
In Setline sessions the Band pull-apart is programmed as 3 sets of 12–15.
Which Setline styles include the Band pull-apart?
The Band pull-apart appears in: Bodyweight, Strength.
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