Resistance Band Seated Chest Press
The band chest press from a seat, the band around the upper back; sitting takes the legs out and leaves the press to the chest and arms.
How to do it
Setup
Seated tall on a bench, the band across the upper back, handles at the chest, elbows slightly below the shoulders.
Steps
- Press the handles forward until the arms are straight.
- Squeeze the chest at full reach.
- Bring the handles back to the chest slowly.
Common mistakes
Rounding the back to reach further: stay tall against the band. Elbows flaring up to the shoulders: keep them a little below. Letting the band snap the hands back: a slow return.
Breathing
Exhale pressing, inhale returning.
