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Band Overhead Press

Bilateral overhead press from an underfoot band for shoulder and triceps strength with trunk control.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersTricepsCore

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand on the band with feet about hip width and bring the handles to shoulder height.
  2. 02Brace the trunk and keep the wrists stacked over the elbows.
  3. 03Press the handles overhead until the arms are nearly straight.
  4. 04Keep the ribs down and avoid leaning back against the band tension.
  5. 05Lower the handles slowly to the shoulders before the next rep.

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