LiftsmithOverhead band pull-apart
A isolation exercise for the rear delts and traps, with help from the upper back. Equipment: resistance bands.
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WorksRear deltsTrapsUpper back
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How to do it
- Setup: Hold a light band overhead with straight arms.
- Pull it apart and down behind the head
- Return overhead slowly
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