Exercise library
Chest
Banded Chest Flye
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Band
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal push
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Anchor a band behind you at chest height and hold a handle in each hand with a slight elbow bend. Bring your hands together in front of your chest in a wide hugging arc, then return under control. Maintain the fixed elbow angle to keep tension on the pecs.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the chest — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Band Chest PressBandHorizontal push
- Archer Push-UpBodyweightHorizontal push
- Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Barbell Floor PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Cable CrossoverCableHorizontal push
- Chest DipBodyweightHorizontal push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the chest: