Band Bench Press
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Horizontal push · Multi-joint
Equipment
- Resistance band
- Weight bench
How to do it
- Loop the band under the bench leg near your head, hold one end in each hand and lie back on the bench.
- Raise your hands above your chest with palms facing toward your feet.
- Slowly lower your hands until your elbows bend to about a right angle.
- Press back up until your arms are almost straight, then repeat.
Beginner tip: Lower slowly; don't let the band snap your arms down.