How to do it
Plant your feet firmly and brace your legs to stay stable.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the band in front of you at chest height, arms extended.
- 2
Pull the band apart by moving your arms out to the sides, keeping them straight.
- 3
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together to activate the rear deltoids.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the pull
- ✕Raising the arms above shoulder height
- ✕Rocking the torso backward to aid the pull