Resistance Band Pec Fly Exercise

The pecf fly resistance band exercise strengthens the chest muscles. It is a great alternative to the resistance machine found in gyms, sometimes also known as a Pec Dec.

Teaching Points

  • Attach the centre of the band to a stationary object behind you at chest height.  
  • Hold an end in each hand and start with your arms out to the side, just below shoulder height.
  • Keep a small bend in the elbows as you bring your arms forwards so that your hands meet in front of your chest.
  • Slowly return to the starting position.  

Muscles Worked

  • Pectoralis Major.  
  • Pectoralis Minor.  

Alternative exercises

  • Chest press with a resistance band.  
  • Pec fly with dumbbells.  
  • Pec fly machine.

Related Injuries

  • Pectoral strains.