Fly of the shoulders with resistance band standing

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Fly of the shoulders with resistance band standing

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Move the arms through a controlled arc with a slight bend in the elbows. Open or close only as far as you can without forcing the front of the shoulder. Use a steady tempo: control the return phase in particular and avoid relying on momentum. Exhale through the hardest part and inhale as you recover the starting position.

Muscles worked

shouldersneck and trapezius upper

Tips

Check that the movement stays stable in both directions and that the torso is not compensating. The goal is controlled loading of shoulders and neck and upper trapezius; match resistance and range to a beginner level and never force a painful repetition. Keep resistance continuous and avoid letting the cable or band suddenly go slack.