Seated Band Overhead Press

Body region

• Shoulders
• Arms

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Sit upright on a bench or chair and pass the middle of a band under the seat or under your thighs so it is anchored.
2. Grip the ends at shoulder height with palms forward.
3. Press the hands overhead until the arms are almost straight.
4. Lower with control to the shoulders.

Cues

• Sit tall with the ribs down.
• Check that the band cannot slip out from under you.

Common mistakes

• Leaning back as the band tightens.
• Using a band that is not securely anchored.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Overhead Press
• Overhead Press
• Machine Shoulder Press