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Resistance Band Chest Press

Chest · Horizontal push

Generic horizontal push demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.

Horizontal pushCompound

A standing press against a band anchored behind you, which trains the chest with no weights at all.

Difficulty
Very easy
Tracking
Measured in reps

Muscles worked

ChestTricepsShoulders

Equipment

Resistance band

How to do it

  1. Anchor a band at chest height behind you and hold a handle in each hand.
  2. Step forward into a split stance until the band is taut and your hands are beside your chest.
  3. Press your hands forward and slightly together until your arms are straight.
  4. Return under control until your hands are back beside your chest.

Coaching cues

  • Step further from the anchor for more tension.
  • Keep your ribs down so you do not lean back to move the band.