Band Chest Fly
With the band anchored on the rack behind you at chest height, bring slightly bent arms from wide together in front of the chest; the band resists hardest where the chest is strongest.
How to do it
Setup
Back to the rack, the band anchored behind you at chest height, a handle in each hand, split stance, arms wide with soft elbows.
Steps
- Bring the slightly bent arms together in front of the chest.
- Squeeze at the middle.
- Open with control against the band's pull.
Common mistakes
Elbow angle collapsing into a press: freeze the soft bend. Standing too close to the rack: step out until the band pulls at the widest point. Short openings: the stretch is half the fly.
Breathing
Exhale on the squeeze, inhale opening.
