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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Middle Back

Equipment Required

Resistance Band

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders

Exercise Description

The band pull apart exercise builds strength in your upper back and improves posture. It fights the forward shoulder slouch from sitting all day.

How To

1. Hold a resistance band at shoulder height with arms extended straight out in front of you 2. Grip the band with both hands about shoulder-width apart, palms facing down 3. Pull the band apart by squeezing your shoulder blades together and moving your arms out to the sides 4. Focus on pulling with your middle back muscles during the band pull apart movement 5. Slowly return to starting position with control and repeat for desired reps

Form Tips

• Keep your shoulders down and back throughout the entire band pull apart movement • Pull with your back muscles, not just your arms - think about squeezing a pencil between your shoulder blades • Maintain straight arms during the band pull apart - don't bend your elbows • Control the return phase - don't let the band snap back quickly

Common Mistakes

• Letting your shoulders roll forward or shrug up toward your ears during the band pull apart • Using your arms instead of your back muscles to pull the band apart • Moving too fast and letting the band snap back without control in the band pull apart exercise

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