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Shoulders · strength

Band Twisting Overhead 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 Twisting Overhead 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 handles at shoulder height with your palms facing forward.
  3. 03Engage your core and press the band overhead, fully extending your arms.
  4. 04As you press, twist your torso to one side, keeping your hips stable.
  5. 05Pause for a moment at the top, then return to the starting position.
  6. 06Repeat the press and twist on the opposite side.