Band Standing Chest Press

Band Standing Chest Press

Description

This exercise involves standing and using a resistance band to perform a chest press movement. It targets the chest muscles and can be done anywhere with a resistance band.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Band Standing Chest Press Instructions

  1. Adjust the height of the resistance band by attaching it to a sturdy anchor point at chest height.
  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the resistance band handles with both hands and bring them to your chest, keeping your elbows bent and close to your sides.
  4. Push the handles away from your chest, extending your arms fully.
  5. Slowly bring the handles back to your chest, keeping your elbows bent and close to your sides.
  6. Repeat for desired number of repetitions.

Band Standing Chest Press Form & Visual

Band Standing Chest Press

Band Standing Chest Press Benefits

  • Targets the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major and minor
  • Engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles
  • Improves upper body strength and muscle definition
  • Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional bench press
  • Can be performed with resistance bands, making it a convenient and portable exercise
  • May be a safer alternative for those with shoulder or wrist injuries

Band Standing Chest Press Muscles Worked

  • Pectoralis major (chest muscles)
  • Anterior deltoids (front shoulder muscles)
  • Triceps brachii (back of upper arm muscles)

Band Standing Chest Press Variations & Alternatives

  • Incline bench chest press
  • Decline bench chest press
  • Dumbbell chest press
  • Push-up
  • Cable chest press
  • Machine chest press
  • Close-grip chest press
  • Wide-grip chest press
  • Single-arm chest press
  • Explosive chest press