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Back Flyes - With Bands

Run a band around a stationary post like that of a squat rack.

Beginner

The movement

Back Flyes - With Bands - Bilateral Hinge Start
1. Bilateral Hinge Start
Back Flyes - With Bands - Bilateral Fly Open
2. Bilateral Fly Open
Back Flyes - With Bands - Bilateral Controlled Return
3. Bilateral Controlled Return

About This Exercise

Run a band around a stationary post like that of a squat rack.

1Setup

Run a band around a stationary post like that of a squat rack.

2Execution

Grab the band by the handles and stand back so that the tension in the band rises. Extend and lift the arms straight in front of you. Tip: Your arms should be straight and parallel to the floor while perpendicular to your torso. Your feet should be firmly planted on the floor spread at shoulder width. This will be your starting position. As you exhale, move your arms to the sides and back. Keep your arms extended and parallel to the floor. Continue the movement until the arms are extended to your sides. After a pause, go back to the original position as you inhale. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Pro Tips

  • Extend and lift the arms straight in front of you. Tip: Your arms should be straight and parallel to the floor while perpendicular to your torso. Your feet should be firmly planted on the floor spread at shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
  • As you exhale, move your arms to the sides and back. Keep your arms extended and parallel to the floor. Continue the movement until the arms are extended to your sides.
  • After a pause, go back to the original position as you inhale.

Train This Exercise

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Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Primary

Shoulders
Middle Back
Triceps

Secondary

Middle Back
Triceps

How to programme it

Sets3
Default reps12
Rest60 sec
Movement patternFly
Movement typeCompound