What muscles does Band Pull-Apart work?

Band Pull-Apart primarily targets the Rear Delt, Rhomboids, with secondary involvement from the stabilizer muscles. It is a isolation horizontal pull movement.

What is the best rep range for Band Pull-Apart?

The typical effective rep range for Band Pull-Apart is 15 to 25 reps per set using Resistance Bands.

What are the most common mistakes on Band Pull-Apart?

Common form errors on Band Pull-Apart include: Bending elbows to turn it into a tricep exercise; Arching lower back to finish stretch. Focus on: Hold band at shoulder height with straight arms; Pull band apart until it touches mid-chest; Pinch shoulder blades together firmly at peak.

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Horizontal Pull · Isolation

Band Pull-Apart

Targets Rear Delt, Rhomboids with an optimal working range of 15–25 reps.

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Primary Muscles

Rear Delt, Rhomboids

Typical Rep Range

15–25 reps

Shoulder Dominant

Equipment Tier

Dumbbells & Bands

Resistance Bands

Movement Profile

Beginner · Bilateral

Plane: Sagittal

Coaching Cues & Execution

Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Band Pull-Apart:

1 Hold band at shoulder height with straight arms
2 Pull band apart until it touches mid-chest
3 Pinch shoulder blades together firmly at peak

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:

✕ Bending elbows to turn it into a tricep exercise
✕ Arching lower back to finish stretch

Substitutions & Variations

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

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