Form cues
- Keep slight bend in elbows
- Control movement
- Squeeze chest at bottom
- Don't let band snap back
Exercise
Resistance Band High Fly
Chest, band
A chest isolation movement where resistance bands are used to fly arms downward from above shoulder height.
Target: pectorals. Also works: anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, biceps.
Steps
- Anchor resistance band above shoulder height.
- Grasp handles and step forward for tension.
- Start with arms raised wide, aligned with shoulders.
- Pull arms downward and together in a wide arc.
- Squeeze chest, then return slowly to start.
Common mistakes
- Overextending elbows
- Letting shoulders shrug
- Losing tension at top
Breathing
Exhale as you bring arms together, inhale as you return.
In the app, search for Resistance Band High Fly and add it to a workout.