Pull Apart Chest Press

Exercise Overview

PULL PRESS The pull apart press is a shoulder stability exercise that is sport specific to the bench press exercise. It engages the horizontal abductors of the shoulder to co-contract for improved dynamic stability of the glenohumeral joint. Start by looping a band around both wrists. Lie down on your back and complete a CHEST PRESS motion. Be sure to keep the elbows stacked directly below your wrists.

Muscles Involved

Glenohumeral JointAC Jointrotator cuffinfraspinatusteres minorposterior deltoidrhomboid majorrhomboid minormiddle trapezius

Related Conditions

Bench Press WarmupDynamic shoulder instabilityShoulder impingementPec strain / Chest strain

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