Strength

Band Overhead Press

Strengthen your arms, shoulders, and core with the Band Overhead Press exercise. It improves upper body strength, stability, and balance through constant resistance provided by the band.

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Band Overhead Press instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding an exercise band under your feet and gripping it at shoulder-height with palms facing forward.

Press your hands upwards lifting band above your head until your arms are fully extended.

Pause at the top, then slowly lower your hands back to the starting position.

Ensure your back is straight throughout the lift and avoid arching your lower back.

Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding an exercise band under your feet and gripping it at shoulder-height with palms facing forward.

Press your hands upwards lifting band above your head until your arms are fully extended.

Pause at the top, then slowly lower your hands back to the starting position.

Ensure your back is straight throughout the lift and avoid arching your lower back.

Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Equipment needed

Bands

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Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

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Muscles used

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Back

Front

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