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Shoulders · strength

Band Shoulder Press.

Targets the delts, also working the triceps and upper back.

Target muscle groups

Equipment

Difficulty
Intermediate
Exercise type
StrengthBuilds strength and muscle. Done in sets, resting between them.
Log type
Reps onlyBodyweight or band work: log how many reps you did each set.
Band Shoulder Press demonstration
Form

How to do it

  1. 01Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band under your feet.
  2. 02Hold the band with your palms facing forward and raise your hands to shoulder height, elbows bent.
  3. 03Press the band overhead, fully extending your arms.
  4. 04Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the band back to shoulder height.
  5. 05Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.