Shoulder Press - With Bands

Shoulder Press - With Bands — Start position
Start position
Shoulder Press - With Bands — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Bands
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. To begin, stand on an exercise band so that tension begins at arm's length. Grasp the handles and lift them so that the hands are at shoulder height at each side.

  2. Rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. Your elbows should be bent, with the upper arms and forearms in line to the torso. This is your starting position.

  3. As you exhale, lift the handles up until your arms are fully extended overhead.

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