Resistance Band Chest Press
- Attach a resistance band to a door frame or other stable surface. The base of the band will come to the level of your knees/thighs. Holding each handle, turn away and walk forward. Take a left leg lead stance.
- Brace your core as you slowly push the resistance bands in front of you. Do not lock out the elbows.
- Slowly return to the starting position, focusing the tension in the chest. Once your elbows are at a 90 degree angle, pause and begin again.
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Resistance band chest press is a gym work out exercise that targets chest and also involves abs and shoulders and triceps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Raised one-legged / leg push ups / push-ups, flat bench dumbbell flyes and decline barbell smith press are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as resistance band chest press. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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