These band exercises help train the shoulders for where they should sit by strengthening the back muscles. Over time doing this exercise will help keep the chest open and shoulders back.
Reverse Fly with Band
- With palms facing in, and arms straight out, hold the band.
- Stretch band apart and pull shoulder blades together.
- Stop before band touches chest to avoid over extension.
- Same action, arms starting raised.
- Uses different shoulder and back muscles.
- Arms start from a lower position.
- Focused on pulling shoulders back and down.
Key Pointers Video
This video explains in greater detail how to perform the reverse fly. They make a good point not to over extend, this uses the wrong muscles and is not good for the back. My Physio pointed out that I was overextending, this may have explained some of the discomfort I was feeling after doing the exercise for multiple days in a row.
