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Shoulder Press - With Bands

To begin, stand on an exercise band so that tension begins at arm's length. Grasp the handles and lift them so that the hands are at shoulder height at each side.

Beginner

The movement

Shoulder Press - With Bands - Bilateral Band Rack Setup
1. Bilateral Band Rack Setup
Shoulder Press - With Bands - Bilateral Band Overhead Press
2. Bilateral Band Overhead Press
Shoulder Press - With Bands - Controlled Lower To Rack
3. Controlled Lower To Rack

About This Exercise

To begin, stand on an exercise band so that tension begins at arm's length. Grasp the handles and lift them so that the hands are at shoulder height at each side.

1Setup

To begin, stand on an exercise band so that tension begins at arm's length. Grasp the handles and lift them so that the hands are at shoulder height at each side.

2Execution

Rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. Your elbows should be bent, with the upper arms and forearms in line to the torso. This is your starting position. As you exhale, lift the handles up until your arms are fully extended overhead.

Train This Exercise

Quick workout with this exercise

Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Secondary

How to programme it

Sets3
Default reps12
Rest60 sec
Movement patternPush
Movement typeCompound