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Band overhead press

beginnerresistance bandcompound exercise
Band overhead press: start of the movement
1 · start
Band overhead press: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: shoulders
Secondary: triceps

Correct technique

  1. 1Stand on the band, hold the ends at your shoulders.
  2. 2Brace your abs and glutes.
  3. 3Press your hands overhead.
  4. 4Slowly return them to your shoulders.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Leaning back.
  • ✕A short band that slips off your feet.

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