Stand facing away from an anchored resistance band and press the handles forward to full arm extension, primarily working the chest.
How to do the Band Chest Press#
- Anchor the band at chest height behind you and hold a handle in each hand.
- Step into a staggered stance with the band taut and your elbows bent at about shoulder height.
- Press the handles forward and slightly together until your arms are nearly straight, squeezing the chest.
- Return under control until your hands are back at chest level, keeping tension on the band.
Muscles worked#
- Primary: Chest (Pectoralis Major)
- Secondary: Front delts (Anterior Deltoid), Triceps (Triceps Brachii)
Common mistakes#
- Letting the elbows drop so the shoulders take over.
- Standing too close to the anchor, removing tension.
- Rounding the upper back instead of staying tall.
