band bench press
band bench press — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, triceps, shoulders

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band bench press

Body part
chest
Equipment
band
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.

  2. 2

    Grasp the band handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Extend your arms fully, pushing the bands away from your chest.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower the bands back down to your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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