Band Twisting Overhead Press
Description
The band twisting overhead press combines an overhead press with a torso rotation. Standing on a band with the ends gripped at the shoulders, you press the bands overhead while rotating the torso. The combination trains the shoulders and core in one rotational pattern with strong functional carryover.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Twisting Overhead Press Instructions
- Stand on the middle of a resistance band with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the band ends at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
- Brace your core hard.
- As you press the right band end overhead, rotate your torso to the left.
- Drive through your right hip and rotate your trunk through the press.
- Lock out the band overhead with torso rotated.
- Reverse the motion, lowering the band end and rotating back to center.
- Repeat on the other side, alternating.
Band Twisting Overhead Press Form & Visual
Band Twisting Overhead Press Benefits
- Trains shoulders and core in one rotational motion
- Strong functional carryover
- Builds rotational power
- Constant band tension through the range
- Useful for athletes who need rotational power
- Easy to scale by changing band tension
Band Twisting Overhead Press Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Obliques
- Triceps brachii
Band Twisting Overhead Press Variations & Alternatives
- Single Arm Push Press
- Landmine Press
- Dumbbell Standing Driver
- Band Shoulder Press
