Dumbbell Banded Bench Press
The dumbbell bench press with a band around the back and the handles; the band adds pull as the bells rise.
How to do it
Setup
Band behind the upper back and looped around both handles, bells at the chest.
Steps
- Press both bells up until the arms are straight.
- Hold the top where the band pulls hardest.
- Let the bells come back to the chest slowly against the band.
Common mistakes
Band slipping off a handle: loop it snugly before lying back. Band pulling the bells apart at the top: press them in against it. Dropping out of lockout: lower slowly.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
