How to do it
Exhale steadily as you press the band out and inhale on the return.
- 1
Attach a resistance band to a stable object at chest height.
- 2
Stand perpendicular to the band with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Grasp the band with both hands and pull it towards your chest.
- 4
Brace your core and press the band straight out in front of you.
- 5
Hold for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 6
Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other.
Expert tip
Maintain a strong, engaged core and resist the rotational force of the band to maximize oblique activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the torso toward the anchor
- ✕Letting the pressing arm drift off-center
- ✕Shifting the hips sideways toward the band