Resistance Band Standing Shoulder Press / Overhead Press
How to Do 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 Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Resistance Band Standing Shoulder Press / Overhead Press targets shoulders and also works abs. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: resistance bands.
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Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Boxing with a punching bag, overhead plate presses and machine seated shoulder press. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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