Band Incline Chest Fly

1. Setup: Attach the resistance band to a low, stable anchor point. Stand with your back to the anchor, holding an end of the band in each hand. Position yourself far enough forward to create tension in the band. Your feet should be staggered, one in front of the other for stability.

2. Starting Position: Lift your arms to the sides so they are parallel to the ground and angled upwards at a slight incline, aligning with the fibers of the upper chest. Slightly bend your elbows and maintain a consistent joint angle throughout the movement.

3. Concentric Movement (Closing): With controlled movement, bring your hands together in front of your chest, maintaining the incline angle. Your palms should face each other as you squeeze your chest muscles at the peak of the motion.

4. Peak Contraction: At the top of the movement, when your hands are close together, pause for a moment and focus on really squeezing the chest muscles to maximally engage them.

5. Eccentric Movement (Opening): Slowly return your arms back to the starting position, keeping tension on the chest and not letting the resistance band snap your arms back.

6. Repetition: Perform the desired number of repetitions while maintaining good form and controlled speed.

7. Safety Tips: Ensure the anchor point for the band is secure to prevent the band from coming loose. Keep your movements controlled to avoid any jerky motions or excessive momentum.

8. Progression: Increase the resistance of the bands for more challenge or step further forward to increase tension as you get stronger.

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