Band butterfly pull — start position
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Band butterfly pull — end position
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Band butterfly pull

Both arms pull together with the band, from the catch to the hips. It builds the power and timing of the butterfly pull.

Dose
3 × 20 s
Rest
40 s

How to do it

  1. Set up as for the band swim pull, bent forward with both arms reaching toward the door.
  2. Set both elbows high and pull both hands back together to the hips, finishing with the triceps.
  3. Return slowly to the reach and repeat at a steady rhythm.

Tips

  • Finish the push past the hips; do not stop at the chest.
  • Hips back and still; only the arms move.

Good for

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