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Resistance band press

beginnerresistance bandcompound exercise
Resistance band press: start of the movement
1 · start
Resistance band press: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: chest
Secondary: triceps

Correct technique

  1. 1Run the band behind your back at shoulder-blade level, hold the ends in your palms.
  2. 2Step forward and retract your shoulder blades.
  3. 3Press your hands forward until your arms are straight.
  4. 4Slowly return against the pull of the band.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕The band slips onto your neck.
  • ✕Rounded back.

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