Start Position:
- Lying face-up on a bench (or on the floor if a bench isn’t available) with one leg extended in the air above you.
- Wrap the resistance band around the extended leg and grasp one end of the resistance band in each hand. Extend your arms toward your extended foot with a slight bend at your elbows. The length of the resistance band should be such that there is tension at this start position.
End Position:
- Arms slightly bent and extended to the side of your body.
Action:
- Pull the resistance band downwards whilst maintaining the slight bend at your elbow until you reach a position with your arms extended to the side of your body.
- Then return your arms to the start position and repeat.
Modification Options:
- Vary the strength or length of the resistance band to increase/ decrease the difficulty of the exercise.
Photos
Start position
End position
Exercise Information
Exercise Name: Lying Reverse Fly
Resistance Band Type: Flat Resistance Band
In this video you will learn the technique for the Lying Reverse Flyexercise.
Exercise Warm-up
Click here for a dynamic stretching routine to help you get ready for your resistance band workout as well as improve your mobility.
Exercise Cool-down
Click here for a static stretching routine to help you cool-down as well as improve your flexibility after your resistance band exercise workout.
Activating Your Core
Click here for instructions on how to activate your core together with specific exercises to strengthen your core.