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Shoulder Press - With Bands

Shoulder Press - With Bands is a beginner compound band exercise that mainly works your shoulders, with help from your triceps.

💪 Shoulders🏋️ Band📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Shoulder Press - With Bands: starting position
Starting position
Shoulder Press - With Bands: end position
End position

How to do the shoulder press - with bands

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. As you exhale, lift the handles up until your arms are fully extended overhead.

Muscles worked

Primary: ShouldersSecondary: Triceps

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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FAQ

What muscles does the shoulder press - with bands work?

It mainly works your shoulders; your triceps assist.

How many sets and reps of shoulder press - with bands should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the shoulder press - with bands good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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