Chest · Resistance Band

Band Low Chest Fly

How to do the band low chest fly, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Animated demonstration of the Band Low Chest Fly
Equipment
Resistance Band
Difficulty
Intermediate
Logged as
Weighted reps
Movement
HorizontalPush
Mechanic
Isolation

How to do it

Anchor a resistance band low behind you on each side and stand holding a handle in each hand, arms slightly bent and out wide. Bring your hands up and together in a wide arc in front of your chest, focusing the squeeze on your lower chest, then return slowly.

  1. 1Feel a deep stretch in your chest and a strong squeeze at the top of each
  2. 2rep
  3. 3Keep your shoulders down and arms slightly bent throughout the movement
  4. 4Maintain constant band tension on your pecs as you bring the handles together

Common mistakes

  • Avoid shrugging your shoulders toward your ears
  • Don't let your elbows lock out or bend too much
  • Don't swing your body to generate momentum

Muscles worked

The band low chest fly mainly works the lower chest and mid chest, with the upper chest and front delts assisting.

  • Lower ChestPrimary
  • Mid ChestPrimary
  • Upper ChestSupport
  • Front DeltsSupport

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Last reviewed June 2026.