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Band / Towel Pull-Aparts

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At a glance

Equipment
Resistance band or a towel
Suggested reps
12–20 reps

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Common mistakes

  • You bend the elbows and turn it into a row, taking the rear delts out of it.

  • You shrug into the traps as the band spreads.

  • You let the band snap back to the start instead of resisting the return.

What to focus on

  • Make the return as slow as the pull — the rear delts work both directions.

  • Finish each rep with the shoulder blades fully squeezed and the band reaching the chest.

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