How to do a Chest Fly With Tubing

Using tubing or stretch bands is a great way to vary your strength training workout. Varying the type of resistance you are using is a good way to prevent overuse injuries and to keep your body from adapting to your exercise regimen.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Tubing with handles or stretchy bands
• A strong railing, table leg or bedpost to wrap the tubing around

1. Stand or sit up straight and wrap the tubing or band around a sturdy object. You can use a bedpost, heavy table or stair railing. Have your back to the post or railing and hold the tubing with the palms facing forward.
2. This movement is circular, as if you are hugging something. As you exhale, bring the hands towards one another with the elbows up and away from the body. As the hands meet, you should be holding your ams in a circular position.
3. Inhale and slowly bring your hands back, still keeping the elbows up and away from the body. Focus on squeezing the chest muscles as you bring the arms forward. Repeat for 8 to 12 repetitions.