Resistance Band Standing Shoulder Press / Overhead Press
- Place your left foot onto the middle of a resistance band. Step forward with the right. Tighten your abdominals and avoid arching your back.
- Press the handles of the resistance band up and stop once your upper arms are parallel with the ground, making a scarecrow formation. The band should be behind your arms.
- Slowly press the resistance band overhead. Do not lock out the elbows. Lower to the starting position and begin again.
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Resistance band standing shoulder press / overhead press is a gym work out exercise that targets shoulders and also involves abs. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Dumbbell shrugs, shoulder pole / broomstick stretch and barbell push and press are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as resistance band standing shoulder press / overhead press. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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