Band Chest Fly

Target Muscle

Secondary Muscles

Equipment

1

Hold the ends of the band in each hand with your arms extended out to the sides, parallel to the floor.

2

Keep your elbows slightly bent and your palms facing forward.

3

Slowly bring your hands together in front of your chest, by squeezing your chest muscles, while keeping your arms slightly bent.

4

Release your hands back to the starting position in a controlled manner, ensuring you do not let the band snap back quickly. This completes one repetition. Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.

Pro Tip

Proper Stance: Stand in a split stance or with your feet shoulder-width apart for stability. Make sure your knees are slightly bent and your core is engaged. Some people make the mistake of locking their knees or not engaging their core, which can lead to instability and lower back strain. Controlled Movement: When performing the chest fly, move your arms in a controlled, slow manner. Avoid the mistake of using momentum to pull the band, as this can lead to muscle strain and doesn't effectively work the targeted muscles. Full Range of Motion: Extend your arms fully out to the sides and then bring them together in front of you, ensuring you maintain tension on the