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1.01
StrengthBand

Band Bench Press

Intensity
8–12 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Chest60%

Supporting muscles

  • Shoulders
  • Triceps
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Plant your feet flat on the floor and drive through them as you press.

  1. 1

    Lie on a bench with the band secured under the bench or around a sturdy object behind you.

  2. 2

    Grab the ends of the band with both hands and start with your arms extended above your chest.

  3. 3

    Lower your hands towards your chest by bending your elbows out to the sides.

  4. 4

    Press your hands back up to the starting position, extending your arms fully.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Ensure the band is securely anchored and maintain tension in the band throughout the entire movement for maximum effectiveness.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Letting the wrists collapse under tension
  • ✕Lifting the head and shoulders off the bench
  • ✕Pressing one arm up before the other
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